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March 24, 2026
戏剧(戲劇)xìjù(xi4ju4)
戏剧 (xì jù) refers to a genre of performance art that includes plays and dramas, often characterized by dialogue, acting, and stagecraft. It is commonly used to describe both the literary form of a play and the theatrical performance itself, encompassing various styles from traditional Chinese opera to modern theater productions.
Strokes16Frequency#4213DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
戏剧 has deep roots in Chinese culture, with traditional forms like 京剧 (jīng jù - Peking opera) being an important part of Chinese heritage, often incorporating elaborate costumes and historical narratives that reflect societal values.
Memory Tip
Imagine a stage where actors are expressing a range of emotions in a dramatic play. The character 戏 (xì) resembles a person in action, while 剧 (jù) suggests a dramatic story unfolding. Together, they create a vivid image of a theatrical performance filled with excitement and storytelling.
Meanings of 戏剧
xìjù(xi4ju4)
1drama
2play
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About 戏剧
戏剧Simplified
戲劇Traditional
16Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4213Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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话剧 (huàjù) - specifically refers to modern spoken drama, whereas 戏剧 (xìjù) encompasses a broader range of performance arts including traditional forms.
Usage Notes
Be mindful that 戏剧 is often used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions about literature and performance. Common collocations include '话剧' (huà jù - spoken drama) and '戏剧艺术' (xì jù yì shù - theatrical arts). Avoid confusing it with '喜剧' (xǐ jù - comedy), as they represent different genres.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 戏剧 is related to other cultural and artistic vocabulary, such as 电影 (diàn yǐng - movie) and 音乐 (yīn yuè - music). Students at this level should focus on its usage in sentences and recognize its role in Chinese literature and performing arts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 戏剧 with similar terms. For instance, saying '我喜欢看戏剧' (I like watching drama) is correct, but using it interchangeably with '电影' (movie) is a mistake; they refer to different forms of entertainment.
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戏剧 (xì jù) refers to a genre of performance art that includes plays and dramas, often characterized by dialogue, acting, and stagecraft. It is commonly used to describe both the literary form of a play and the theatrical performance itself, encompassing various styles from traditional Chinese opera to modern theater productions.
When to use 戏剧
Be mindful that 戏剧 is often used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions about literature and performance. Common collocations include '话剧' (huà jù - spoken drama) and '戏剧艺术' (xì jù yì shù - theatrical arts). Avoid confusing it with '喜剧' (xǐ jù - comedy), as they represent different genres.
戏剧 or something close to it
话剧 (huàjù) - specifically refers to modern spoken drama, whereas 戏剧 (xìjù) encompasses a broader range of performance arts including traditional forms.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 戏剧 with similar terms. For instance, saying '我喜欢看戏剧' (I like watching drama) is correct, but using it interchangeably with '电影' (movie) is a mistake; they refer to different forms of entertainment.
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戏
剧
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Grammar Patterns of 戏剧
戏剧 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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你可以转行从事影视____业。
You can move up to work in films and the theatre.
Example Sentences for 戏剧 (10)
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1
你可以转行从事影视戏剧业。
nǐ kě yǐ zhuǎn háng cóng shì yǐng shì xì jù yè。
You can move up to work in films and the theatre.
2
正如1892年剧本的副标题所强调的，《凯瑟琳》是一部“爱尔兰戏剧”。
zhèng rú1892 1892 nián jù běn de fù biāo tí suǒ qiáng tiáo，《 de ，《 kǎi》 sè lín 》“ shì yī bù “ ài”。
"Kathleen" was, as its 1892 subtitle asserted, "An Irish Drama".
3
这次会议具备了作为高度戏剧性的政治事件的一切要素。
zhè cì huì yì jù bèi le zuò wéi gāo dù xì jù xìng de zhèng zhì shì jiàn de yī qiē yào sù。
The meeting had all the ingredients of high political drama.
