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剧团jùtuántheatrical troupeHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #15635, Very Hard
jùtuán(ju4tuan2)ju tuan T4
  1. 1theatrical troupe
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March 24, 2026

剧团(劇團)jùtuán(ju4tuan2)

The term '剧团' (jùtuán) refers to a theatrical troupe or drama group that performs plays, operas, or other live performances. It encompasses both professional and amateur groups and is commonly used in contexts related to theater, performing arts, and cultural events.

Strokes16Frequency#15635DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

'剧团' is an integral part of Chinese culture, especially in the context of traditional Chinese operas like Peking opera, which are often performed by troupes. These groups are essential for preserving and promoting cultural heritage through theatrical performances.

Memory tip

Think of '剧' (jù) as a stage with actors (the radical '戈' resembles a person) and '团' (tuán) as a circle of friends gathered to enjoy a performance. Picture a group of friends watching a play together, making it easier to remember that '剧团' means a theatrical troupe.

Meanings of 剧团

jùtuán(ju4tuan2)
1theatrical troupe
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剧团Simplified
劇團Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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剧院 (jùyuàn) refers specifically to a theater building where performances take place, while 剧团 (jùtuán) emphasizes the group of performers.

Usage Notes

It's important to use '剧团' in the context of performing arts; avoid using it for non-performative groups. The term is neutral, suitable for both formal and informal discussions about theater. Remember to pronounce the tones correctly: ju4 (falling tone) and tuan2 (rising tone) to convey the meaning accurately.

HSK Study Tips

While '剧团' may not be explicitly listed in HSK levels, it connects well with other vocabulary related to arts and culture. Focus on learning associated terms such as '戏剧' (xìjù - drama) and '表演' (biǎoyǎn - performance) to expand your understanding of this field.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '剧团' with '剧院' (jùyuàn - theater), which refers to the venue rather than the group. For example, saying '我去剧团' (Wǒ qù jùtuán) instead of '我去剧院' (Wǒ qù jùyuàn) is incorrect when referring to going to a theater.

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Component characters

剧jùdrama
HSK 610 strokes刂
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团tuánround
HSK 56 strokes囗
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How to say theatrical troupe in Chinese

“theatrical troupe” in Chinese is剧团jùtuán

The term '剧团' (jùtuán) refers to a theatrical troupe or drama group that performs plays, operas, or other live performances. It encompasses both professional and amateur groups and is commonly used in contexts related to theater, performing arts, and cultural events.

When to use 剧团

It's important to use '剧团' in the context of performing arts; avoid using it for non-performative groups. The term is neutral, suitable for both formal and informal discussions about theater. Remember to pronounce the tones correctly: ju4 (falling tone) and tuan2 (rising tone) to convey the meaning accurately.

剧团 or something close to it

剧院 (jùyuàn) refers specifically to a theater building where performances take place, while 剧团 (jùtuán) emphasizes the group of performers.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '剧团' with '剧院' (jùyuàn - theater), which refers to the venue rather than the group. For example, saying '我去剧团' (Wǒ qù jùtuán) instead of '我去剧院' (Wǒ qù jùyuàn) is incorrect when referring to going to a theater.

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A '剧团' can put on various types of performances, including plays, musicals, and traditional operas.

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