相聲(crosstalk)是一種中國曲藝(Quyi)表演藝術,它起源于華北地區的民間說唱曲藝,在明朝即已盛行。大多數的相聲來自于我們的日常生活。還有一些改編自民間笑話、歷史人物、事件和文字游戲。中國著名的相聲表演藝術家有很多,如馬三立、侯寶林、馬季等。相聲在一代又一代表演者的努力下,成為深受知識分子和平民喜愛的國民藝術。
Crosstalk is one of Chinese Quyi performing arts. It originates from the folk rap music in North China and has gained popularity during the Ming Dynasty. Most of the crosstalks come from our daily life, and some are adapted from folk jokes, historical figures, events and word games. There are many famous crosstalk performers in China. Crosstalk has become a national art popular among both intellectuals and common people with the efforts of generations of performers.