电影票 (diànyǐngpiào) means 'movie ticket' in Mandarin. It refers to a ticket purchased to gain entry to a cinema for viewing a film. This term is commonly used in contexts involving entertainment and leisure activities, especially when discussing plans to watch a movie.
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May 27, 2026
电影票diànyǐngpiào(dian4ying3piao4)
电影票 (diànyǐngpiào) means 'movie ticket' in Mandarin. It refers to a ticket purchased to gain entry to a cinema for viewing a film. This term is commonly used in contexts involving entertainment and leisure activities, especially when discussing plans to watch a movie.
Strokes24Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, going to the movies is a popular pastime, especially among young people. Many cinemas offer a range of films, from domestic productions to international blockbusters, reflecting the diverse tastes of audiences.
Memory Tip
Think of '电影' (diànyǐng) meaning 'movie' and '票' (piào) meaning 'ticket'. Imagine a giant movie screen that shows the film '票' (piào) where you need a ticket to enter. Picture yourself holding a colorful ticket in front of the screen, ready to see a great film!
About 电影票
电影票Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L2ElementaryHSKKL1CEFRA1
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电影票 (movie ticket) vs 演出票 (performance ticket) — choose 电影票 when referring specifically to movies, not live performances.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '电影' (diànyǐng) meaning 'movie' and '票' (piào) meaning 'ticket'. Imagine a giant movie screen that shows the film '票' (piào) where you need a ticket to enter. Picture yourself holding a colorful ticket in front of the screen, ready to see a great film!
Usage Notes
A common mistake is to confuse '电影票' with '票' alone, which means 'ticket' in general. Remember that '电影票' specifically refers to movie tickets. This term is informal and typically used in everyday conversations about entertainment.
HSK Study Tips
As a Level 2 HSK student, focus on using '电影票' in simple sentences related to leisure activities. This word connects to other vocabulary about entertainment, such as '电影' (movie) and '去' (to go), allowing you to form phrases like '去看电影' (to go watch a movie).
Cultural Note
In China, going to the movies is a popular pastime, especially among young people. Many cinemas offer a range of films, from domestic productions to international blockbusters, reflecting the diverse tastes of audiences.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use '电影' alone when they mean 'movie ticket', forgetting the '票' (ticket) part. A correct sentence would be '我需要一张电影票' (Wǒ xūyào yī zhāng diànyǐngpiào) instead of just saying '我需要电影' (Wǒ xūyào diànyǐng).
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Cultural Notes for 电影票
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In China, going to the movies is a popular pastime, especially among young people. Many cinemas offer a range of films, from domestic productions to international blockbusters, reflecting the diverse tastes of audiences.
Frequently Asked Questions about 电影票
You can say '我想要买一张电影票' (Wǒ xiǎng yào mǎi yī zhāng diànyǐngpiào), which means 'I want to buy a movie ticket.'
You can say '我想买两张电影票' (Wǒ xiǎng mǎi liǎng zhāng diànyǐngpiào) for 'I want to buy two movie tickets.'
Yes, you might hear '网上电影票' (wǎngshàng diànyǐngpiào) which means 'online movie ticket'.
