口梆子 kǒubāngzi Shanxi opera Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 口 kǒu noun gateway entrance, exit, or pass, such as a mountain pass, port, or gate in the Great Wall梆子 bāngzi bangzi opera Short for 梆子腔 bāngziqiāng, a category of Chinese opera known for high-pitched singing and the use of wooden clappers for accompaniment.