Definition
京剧 (Jīng jù) is Beijing opera, a specific regional form of traditional Chinese opera with stylized acting, singing, and costumes. It is one type of 戏曲 (xì qǔ), which is the general term for all Chinese traditional opera forms. 歌剧 (gē jù) refers to Western opera, which is different in style and performance.
noun
Beijing opera (traditional Chinese opera with stylized acting, singing, makeup, and costumes)
Measure word · 场, 出
Examples
- 京剧。Wǒ yéye hěn xǐhuan kàn Jīng jù.My grandpa really likes watching Beijing opera.
- 京剧。Zhè chǎng Jīng jù de biǎoyǎn fēicháng jīngcǎi.The performance of this Beijing opera is very wonderful.
- 京剧。Jīng jù shì Zhōngguó chuántǒng yìshù de yì zhǒng.Beijing opera is a form of traditional Chinese art.
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