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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries霹雳舞
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pīlìwǔ
"他在比赛中展示了他的霹雳舞技巧。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A style of street dance characterized by acrobatic and athletic movements, often performed to hip-hop music.
"He showcased his breakdance skills at the local competition." - 2
A competitive form of dance where dancers perform choreographed routines and improvisations.
"The breakdance battle attracted dancers from all over the city."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'breakdance' originated in the early 1980s, derived from the hip-hop culture of the time. It combines the word 'break', referring to the break in music where dancers would perform, and 'dance', indicating the physical movement involved. The style evolved from earlier forms of street dance and has roots in various dance traditions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Breakdance" is said worldwide
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Breakdance
Transliteration: brɛk.dɑ̃s
"Il a montré ses compétences en breakdance lors de la compétition."
Breakdance
Transliteration: breɪkˌdæns
"Er zeigte seine Breakdance-Fähigkeiten im Wettbewerb."
Breakdance
Transliteration: breɪkˌdæns
"Ha mostrato le sue abilità di breakdance alla competizione."
Breakdance
Transliteration: breɪkˌdæns
"Mostró sus habilidades de breakdance en la competencia."
Breakdance
Transliteration: breɪkˌdæns
"Ele mostrou suas habilidades de breakdance na competição."
ब्रेकडांस
Transliteration: brekdaans
"उसने प्रतियोगिता में अपने ब्रेकडांस कौशल का प्रदर्शन किया।"
霹雳舞
Transliteration: pīlìwǔ
"他在比赛中展示了他的霹雳舞技巧。"
브레이크 댄스
Transliteration: beureikeu daenseu
"그는 대회에서 그의 브레이크 댄스 실력을 선보였다."
ブレイクダンス
Transliteration: bureikudansu
"彼は大会でブレイクダンスのスキルを披露しました。"
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