Definition
歌剧 (gējù) specifically refers to Western opera — a fully-sung dramatic work with orchestral accompaniment. It contrasts with 戏曲 (xìqǔ), the umbrella term for hundreds of forms of Chinese traditional opera (which combine singing, speaking, acting, and acrobatics), and its high-profile sub-type 京剧 (Jīngjù, Beijing opera).
noun
opera (Western opera)
Measure word · 场, 出
Easily confused
- 格局gé júsound-alike(noun) layout, pattern, structure (of a city, room, or abstract arrangement)
Examples
- 歌剧，。Zhè bù gē jù hěn yǒumíng, hěnduō rén dōu kàn guo.This opera is very famous, many people have seen it.
- 歌剧。Shàng gè yuè tā kàn le yì chǎng gē jù.She watched an opera last month.
- 歌剧？Nǐ xǐhuan tīng gē jù háishi tīng liúxíng yīnyuè?Do you prefer listening to opera or pop music?
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