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京劇
jīngjù
Description
京剧是中国很有名的一种戏。演员会画很特别的脸，还会唱歌和跳舞。
京劇 is a very famous type of opera in China. The actors paint very special faces and also sing and dance.
很多外国人来北京的时候，都想看一次京剧。
Many foreigners want to see 京劇 when they come to Beijing.
Meanings
京剧jīngjù
Peking opera, a traditional Chinese theater form
我昨天第一次看了京剧。
I watched Peking opera for the first time yesterday.
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Notes
- Etymology
京 (capital, i.e. Beijing) + 剧 (drama), literally "capital drama."
- Nuance
written 京剧 in simplified, 京劇 in traditional characters.
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