Crosstalk, or xiangsheng, is a language art combining four basic techniques: speech, mimicry, comedy and song.Xiangsheng can be performed by one person or more, but the most common form is two people.

• 相声是一项集说、学、逗、唱四种基础技巧的语言艺术，可以由一人表演也可由多人表演，通常情况是由两人表演。