English–Chinese
“circus” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmǎ xì
Example
孩子们喜欢看马戏。hái zi men xǐ huān kàn mǎ xì
The children like watching the circus.
How to say “circus” in Chinese
“Circus” in Chinese is 马戏 (mǎ xì).
A colorful live show that combines daring physical skills, animal acts, and many kinds of performance.
Example sentences with 马戏
孩子们很期待晚上的马戏表演。hái zi men hěn qī dài wǎn shàng de mǎ xì biáo yǎn
The children are eagerly looking forward to tonight's circus performance.
Tips for using 马戏
- English speakers may picture only a big tent, but the Chinese term also covers circus performances held in theaters or other temporary venues.