形神兼备,是粤剧演员创造角色的审美追求。传统绘画中有“以形写神”的主张,和粤剧表演的要求有一脉相通之处。不同的是,画家运用绘画语言把人物的性情言笑之姿表达于画幅,粤剧演员是运用歌舞手段把人物的性情言笑之姿表达在自己的身上。粤剧演员创造角色,要“饰其衣冠,假其口 Both shape and spirit, is the Cantonese opera actor to create the role of aesthetic pursuit. In traditional painting, there is a concept of “depicting God”, which has the same connection with the requirements of Cantonese opera performances. The difference is that the painter uses painting language to express the character’s love and laughter on the frame. Cantonese opera actors use singing and dancing to express their characters’ feelings and expressions in their own bodies. Cantonese opera actors to create the role, to "decorate their clothing, fake mouth