Zhao Tongshan

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Zhao Tongshan
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhào Tóngshān
Wade–GilesChao T`ung-shan
Furong Cao
Chinese芙蓉
Literal meaningHibiscus Grass
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinFúróng Cǎo
Wade–GilesFu-jung Ts`ao

Zhao Tongshan (13 July 1901 – 1966), also known by his stage name Furong Cao, was a Peking opera singer. He was the greatest player of "flowery" female roles (hua dan) of his era and served as a mentor to Li Yuru.[1]


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  1. ^ Li (2010), p. 226.

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  • Li Ruru (2010), "2010 Commemorations of the Theatrical Careers of Cao Yu and Li Yuru" (PDF), CHINOPERL Papers, vol. No. 29, Conference on Chinese Oral and Performing Literature {{citation}}: |volume= has extra text (help).




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