中国戏曲中人物角色的分类：生 旦 净 丑

中国戏曲中人物角色的行当分类，按传统习惯分为生、旦、净、丑四种基本类型。每个行当又有若干分支，各有其基本固定的扮演人物和表演特色。

In Chinese opera, there are four types of roles: the male and female roles, the painted-face role, and the comedic role. Every role has its own specific brands.

生：shēng

Sheng

戏曲中的男性角色，可分为三种类型。

The main male role in Chinese opera. This role has 3 subtypes.

小生：xiǎo shēng

Xiaosheng

戏曲中青年男性角色，扮相比较清秀、英俊。

Young handsome men in chinese opera, most of them are scholars. This character is frequently portrayed in love stories.

老生：lǎo shēng

Laosheng

戏曲里的中年男性，性格正直刚毅，举手投足温文尔雅。

The laosheng is a dignified older role. These characters have a gentle and cultivated disposition and wear sensible costumes.

武生：wǔ shēng

Wusheng

戏曲中擅长武艺的角色。要有一定的武术功底和唱念功夫。

A martial character for roles involving combat. They are highly trained in acrobatics, and have a natural voice when singing.