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京剧
jīngjù
Description
京剧是中国很有名的一种传统戏剧。
京剧 is a famous traditional Chinese opera.
演员会唱歌、跳舞，还会画很特别的脸。
Actors in 京剧 sing, dance, and paint very special faces.
Meanings
京剧jīngjù
Peking opera; Chinese traditional theater art
我爷爷很喜欢听京剧。
My grandfather really enjoys listening to Peking opera.
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Notes
- Etymology
京 (capital, i.e. Beijing) + 剧 (drama), literally 'Beijing drama'.
- Nuance
refers specifically to Peking opera, distinct from other regional operas like 越剧 or 川剧.
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