oral cavity; the inside of the mouth

the space within the abdomen between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor, containing organs such as the stomach, intestines, liver, and kidneys

(of a man) effeminate or womanish in mannerisms, speech, or tone; sissy; often carries a derogatory or stereotypical connotation

the chest cavity; thoracic cavity or rib cage, containing the heart and lungs

nasal cavity; the hollow space inside the nose that leads to the throat

The space inside the pelvis which contains the bladder, rectum, and in females, the uterus and ovaries

The way someone speaks, including their voice, tone, and manner of expression.

to be affected or pretentious; to put on airs or strike a pose, often to attract attention or intimidate others

operatic melody or vocal music in traditional Chinese opera; the specific singing style of a particular performer or school

The whole heart or chest area regarded as the seat of emotions

to have a heart full of passion; being wholehearted and enthusiastic in everything one does

department of stomatology or oral medicine in a hospital

A bold and vigorous style of opera popular in northwest China, developed from folk songs in Shaanxi and Gansu; also called [[陕西梆子|陝西梆子|shan3 xi1 bang1 zi5]].

(medicine) pelvic inflammatory disease; pelvic infection; a general term for inflammation of the female reproductive organs and surrounding tissues in the pelvic cavity

a voice or tone that sounds like one is crying or about to cry

the space within the body of a vertebrate animal that contains the internal organs, such as the chest and abdominal cavities; coelom

To speak in support of someone during a discussion; to second or echo what another person is saying.

Beijing pronunciation or accent; Beijing dialect

to open one's mouth to speak; to start speaking or expressing an opinion

the space within a joint that contains fluid, also known as the articular cavity

Official way of speaking or formal jargon used by bureaucrats to evade responsibility, make excuses, or lecture others

to sing or speak with clear articulation and a rich, mellow tone; to speak with a perfect accent

The internal space formed by the skull which contains the brain; cranial cavity

to answer or respond to what someone has just said; to pick up the thread of a conversation; to converse

Filled with ardor and purpose; to be brimming with warm and sincere emotion.

To speak in an official or high-sounding way to stall, evade responsibility, or brush someone off; to talk in bureaucratic jargon.

a system or type of musical melody in Chinese opera, involving specific singing styles, accompaniment, and historical lineages

flippant and insincere in speech or writing; unctuous and oily

(zoology) the common opening at the end of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and some mammals

full of enthusiasm and passion; specifically used to describe patriotic fervor or a selfless desire to save the world

Florid ornamentation or elaborate melodies in singing, used in opera and vocal music; coloratura.

spinal joints of pigs, cattle, or sheep used for food

Describes a person who speaks with an accent mixed with various regional dialects

a high-pitched style of singing used in various local operas, typically accompanied only by percussion and featuring a chorus that joins in at the end of lines; originally derived from [[弋阳腔|弋陽腔|yi4 yang2 qiang1]]

(of an opera singer) to interpret or handle a melody or vocal style based on one's own understanding of the lyrics, tones, and rhythm

to answer or respond to someone; to pick up the thread of a conversation; to converse

to pick up the thread of a conversation; to answer or respond to what someone else has just said

An air-filled cavity or chamber inside a plant or animal, such as a respiratory space, a specialized aerial root, or the gas-filled float of a marine organism

An influential form of traditional musical theater originating in Kunshan, Jiangsu province during the Yuan dynasty; characterized by lyrical, delicate melodies. Also called [[昆曲|崑曲|kun1 qu3]] or [[昆剧|崑劇|kun1 ju4]].

The space within the pelvis that contains the rectum, bladder, and internal reproductive organs; also known as [[盆腔|盆腔|pen2 qiang1]].

(idiom) strange accent or an odd way of speaking, singing, or playing music

to prolong the final sound of a word while singing, especially in traditional opera

to speak with an artificial or affected tone of voice; to put on airs while speaking

One of the four major Southern Opera styles that originated in Yiyang, Jiangxi; it is characterized by percussion accompaniment and a solo singer supported by a chorus. Also known as [[高腔|高腔|gao1 qiang1]].

to use sweet-sounding words or smooth talk to deceive people; to be dishonest or play tricks with words

hackneyed or stereotyped expressions; stale and trite talk

A type of simple invertebrate animal with radial symmetry and tentacles, including jellyfish, coral, and sea anemones. These animals have a body wall made of two layers and a central digestive cavity. In modern biology, these are often reclassified into [[刺胞动物|刺胞動物|ci4 bao1 dong4 wu4]] and [[栉水母动物|櫛水母動物|zhi4 shui3 mu3 dong4 wu4]].

A type of traditional local opera popular in Shaanxi Province, characterized by its soft melodies and the use of a small brass bowl as a percussion instrument; it developed from shadow puppetry and is also known as [[灯盏碗碗腔|燈盞碗碗腔|deng1 zhan3 wan3 wan3 qiang1]].

A general term for various local Chinese operas from Northern China that are accompanied by wooden clappers, known for high-pitched singing and folk-style lyrics