Jin Yi or Zhongyi (1889–13 August 1948), better known by his stage name Jin Shaoshan, was a Manchu Peking opera singer.

Jin Shaoshan
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinJīn Shǎoshān
Wade–GilesChin Shao-shan
Jin Yi
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinJīn Yì
Wade–GilesChin I
Jin Zhongyi
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinJīn Zhòngyì
Wade–GilesChin Chung-i

Life

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Jin's father was Jin Xiushan (, Jīn Xiùshān), who also a Peking opera singer.

Jin was best known for his "painted face" roles (t , s , p huāliǎn) and served as a mentor to Li Yuru.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Li Ruru (2010). "2010 Commemorations of the Theatrical Careers of Cao Yu and Li Yuru" (PDF). CHINOPERL Papers. 29.