The Dictionary of Henan Opera in China, edited by Mr. Ma, explains this way: "Take the natural form of the plant orchid. The thumb is placed at the tip of the middle finger, the other three fingers are straight, and the index finger is soft and hard. Commonly used are Xiao Sheng and Xiao Dan. "
Interpretation: From the natural form of the plant "orchid", the thumb rests on the tip of the middle finger, the other three fingers are straight, and the index finger is strong, soft and powerful. I often use it on weekdays.
2. The word "finger" of orchid finger in dance can be interpreted in two ways.
One is used as a verb to indicate direction or other gestures. The main point of action is that the five fingers are straight, the index finger stands, the other four fingers bend naturally, the thumb surface is gently attached to the tip of the middle finger, and the thumb should not press the middle finger nail. When performing, your eyes must move with the movement of your fingers.
The other is used as a noun to indicate a natural form, self-expression or action presentation, also known as orchid palm, which is usually static with other actions. The main point of action is that the five fingers are straight, the index finger stands up, and the other four fingers bend slightly naturally. When the thumb gently sticks to the first to second joints of the middle finger, the finger naturally bends and relaxes. Too much force will make the hand stiff, and the eyes must rotate with the movement of the fingers. Users are also limited to women.
Historical records orchid refers to:
In China traditional opera, orchids refer to students with hand shapes, which is a sign of their elegance. According to ancient records, the formula of orchid finger tasting is: hook, soft, white and thin. Hook, that is, bend; Soft, soft; White means white; Thin is thin. To meet this standard, it can be called the best: the hook is like a full moon, soft as boneless, white as jade, and thin as a hemp stalk.
The fingering of orchids is very complicated, including up and down, front and back, left and right, positive and oblique, etc. With different angles and movements, it is really pleasing to the eye and graceful.
Compared with the handprints in Taoism in China, the basic hand shapes in traditional operas in China seem to have been largely lost, which makes people's blue finger style extremely single, without the lightness and agility of ancient times, which is really a great loss of ancient China culture.
In the performance of traditional operas in China, whether it is elegant, steady and generous students or handsome and lively Hua Dan, their "pointing" or "pointing" with their fingers, coupled with the cooperation of their figure and eyes, will make their performances incisively and vividly. Therefore, orchid finger plays an important role in the characterization and characterization of China traditional operas.