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剧院jùyuàntheaterHSK 4, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #3545, Medium
jùyuàn(ju4yuan4)ju yuan T4
  1. 1theater
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March 24, 2026

剧院(劇院)jùyuàn(ju4yuan4)

剧院 (jùyuàn) refers to a theater, a venue where live performances, such as plays, operas, or concerts, take place. It is commonly used in contexts related to the performing arts, entertainment, and cultural events.

Strokes19Frequency#3545DifficultyMedium
Cultural note

In China, visiting a 剧院 is a popular pastime, especially during festivals or holidays when theatrical performances are staged. It reflects the rich tradition of performing arts in Chinese culture, including Peking opera and modern theater.

Memory tip

Imagine a grand theater where actors perform dramatic plays. The character 剧 (jù) resembles a 'drama' unfolding, while 院 (yuàn) looks like a courtyard where audiences gather to enjoy the show. Together, they create a vivid image of a place dedicated to dramatic performances.

Meanings of 剧院

jùyuàn(ju4yuan4)
1theater
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About 剧院

剧院Simplified
劇院Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
家Measure Word
HSK 3.0L4AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

戏院 (xìyuàn) - typically refers to a theater specifically for operas or traditional Chinese dramas, while 剧院 (jùyuàn) is a more general term for any theater.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 剧院, as incorrect tones can lead to misunderstandings. This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as discussing cultural events, so avoid using it in casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

While 剧院 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with related terms like 戏剧 (xìjù - drama) and 演出 (yǎnchū - performance), which may appear in HSK levels 4 and 5. Focus on understanding the broader context of the performing arts when studying related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 剧院 with 电影院, mistakenly using 剧院 to refer to movie theaters. Remember, 剧院 is for live performances, while 电影院 is specifically for films.

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Component Characters

剧jùdrama
HSK 610 strokes刂
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院yuàncourtyard
HSK 29 strokes阝
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How to say theater in Chinese

“theater” in Chinese is剧院jùyuàn

剧院 (jùyuàn) refers to a theater, a venue where live performances, such as plays, operas, or concerts, take place. It is commonly used in contexts related to the performing arts, entertainment, and cultural events.

When to use 剧院

Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 剧院, as incorrect tones can lead to misunderstandings. This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as discussing cultural events, so avoid using it in casual conversations.

剧院 or something close to it

戏院 (xìyuàn) - typically refers to a theater specifically for operas or traditional Chinese dramas, while 剧院 (jùyuàn) is a more general term for any theater.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 剧院 with 电影院, mistakenly using 剧院 to refer to movie theaters. Remember, 剧院 is for live performances, while 电影院 is specifically for films.

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剧院 refers specifically to theaters for live performances, while 电影院 (diànyǐngyuàn) refers to cinemas where films are shown.

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