相声 xiàngsheng comic dialogue
comic dialogue; sketch; crosstalk
How to remember 相声: 相 mutual + 声 voice = comic dialogue.
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How it is used
- Xiangsheng - traditional Chinese comic dialogue / crosstalk - 说相声 (shuō xiàngsheng) perform crosstalk.
- A specific stage art (usually two performers trading witty banter), not stand-up (脱口秀 tuōkǒuxiù).
- Note the reading: 相 is xiàng and 声 is neutral tone here; culture/entertainment register.