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道具dàojùstage propsHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #5757, Very Hard
dàojù(dao4ju4)dao ju T4
  1. 1stage props
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March 24, 2026

道具dàojù(dao4ju4)

道具 (dàojù) refers to stage props or tools used in performances, such as theater, film, or television. These items aid in storytelling and enhance the visual experience for the audience. Common usage contexts include discussions about theatrical productions or film sets.

Strokes20Frequency#5757DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The concept of 道具 is integral to Chinese opera, where specific props are used to convey different characters and emotions, showcasing the importance of visual storytelling in Chinese theatrical traditions.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'dao' (道) guiding your way on stage, where every 'ju' (具) is a prop that helps tell your story. Visualize a grand theater where each prop is perfectly placed to create the scene, helping you remember that '道具' means stage props.

Meanings of 道具

dàojù(dao4ju4)
1stage props
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About 道具

道具Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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道具 (props) vs 工具 (tools) — choose 道具 when referring specifically to performance-related items rather than general tools used for work.

Usage Notes

道具 is typically used in artistic contexts and may not be commonly known in everyday conversation. Be careful with pronunciation; the tones are important (dào - fourth tone, jù - fourth tone). Common collocations include '使用道具' (to use props) and '道具设计' (prop design).

HSK Study Tips

道具 is not an HSK vocabulary word, but it connects with HSK level 4 terms related to art and performance. Students should focus on the context of theater and film to better understand its usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 道具 with 物品 (wùpǐn), which means 'items' or 'goods' in general. For example, saying '我需要一些物品来表演' (I need some items for the performance) instead of '我需要一些道具来表演' (I need some props for the performance) is incorrect.

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Component characters

道dàodirection
HSK 412 strokes辶
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具jùtool
HSK 48 strokes八
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How to say stage props in Chinese

“stage props” in Chinese is道具dàojù

道具 (dàojù) refers to stage props or tools used in performances, such as theater, film, or television. These items aid in storytelling and enhance the visual experience for the audience. Common usage contexts include discussions about theatrical productions or film sets.

When to use 道具

道具 is typically used in artistic contexts and may not be commonly known in everyday conversation. Be careful with pronunciation; the tones are important (dào - fourth tone, jù - fourth tone). Common collocations include '使用道具' (to use props) and '道具设计' (prop design).

道具 or something close to it

道具 (props) vs 工具 (tools) — choose 道具 when referring specifically to performance-related items rather than general tools used for work.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 道具 with 物品 (wùpǐn), which means 'items' or 'goods' in general. For example, saying '我需要一些物品来表演' (I need some items for the performance) instead of '我需要一些道具来表演' (I need some props for the performance) is incorrect.

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道具 refers to the props themselves, while 道具设计 specifically means 'prop design', which focuses on the creation and planning of those props.

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