自古以来便有傩戏起
“Since ancient times, it's been said that when Nuo opera begins,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
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“- Only... - Bravo!”
自古以来便有傩戏起
“Since ancient times, it's been said that when Nuo opera begins,”
百灾消之说
“a hundred disasters vanish.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Nuo drama is one of China's oldest performing arts, originally performed as a religious exorcism ritual to drive away evil spirits and dispel disasters.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since ancient times
Commonly used in formal narration or exposition to invoke traditional authority or long-standing custom.
Nuo drama / ritual opera
Refers specifically to ancient exorcism and ritual opera performances in Chinese folk tradition.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“(Many are obsessed with Nuo opera,)”
“(The Nuo opera is starting!)”
“and is only obsessed with Nuo opera.”
“wasn't about the dance,”
“dance the Nuo opera to get your attention.”
“if you love Nuo opera so much,”