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“chinese opera” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxì qǔ

Example

今天晚上有戏曲演出,你要去吗?jīn tiān wǎn shàng yǒu xì qǔ yǎn chū nǐ yào qù ma

There is a Chinese opera performance tonight. Do you want to go?

Illustration for 戏曲 (chinese opera)

How to say “chinese opera” in Chinese

“Chinese opera” in Chinese is 戏曲 (xì qǔ).

A stylized stage art that combines singing, spoken lines, movement, and character roles.

Full entry for 戏曲: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 戏曲

学校开设课程,介绍戏曲的历史与表演技艺。xué xiào kāi shè kè chéng jiè shào xì qǔ de lì shǐ yǔ biáo yǎn jì yì

The school offers a course introducing the history and performance techniques of Chinese opera.

Tips for using 戏曲

  • In event notices and cultural programs, this noun often sounds more formal and category-based than a casual phrase about going to a show.

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