Definition
大戏 (dà xì) literally means 'big play'. It refers to major or key theatrical works, especially traditional Chinese operas. Colloquially, it is often used as a synonym for Beijing opera (京剧). The word carries cultural weight as it evokes the grand scale and importance of these performances in Chinese tradition.
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major or key theatrical worksBeijing opera (colloquial)
Examples
- 大戏。Zhè chǎng dà shì jīnnián zuì shòu qīdài de zuòpǐn.This major play is the most anticipated work of the year.
- 大戏，。Tā cóngxiǎo xǐhuan kàn dà, yóuqí shì jīngjù.He has loved watching Beijing opera since childhood, especially Peking opera.
- 大戏。dà zài zhōngguó chuántǒng wénhuà zhōng zhànyǒu zhòngyào dìwèi.Major theatrical plays hold an important place in traditional Chinese culture.
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