Jing or painted-face is a role for frank and forthright men. Their faces are brightly colorful. The different colors and designs on the faces represent males with different characteristics. The voice of Jing role should be loud, clear and rough and the movements are exaggerated.
Dahualian with a fully painted face represents men of high social standing and good behavior.
Erhualian has powerful body movements and rough singing voices. Some roles in this group represent rascally ministers and can be recognized by their white faces.
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Wu'er Hualian is also known as Wu Jing. This role is more physical than most of the others, with little singing or reciting.
