English–Chinese
“theater” in Chinese
How to say “theater” in Chinese
“Theater” in Chinese is 剧院 (jù yuàn).
A purpose-built indoor space where performers and a seated audience meet around a stage.
Example sentences with 剧院
孩子们去剧院参观，了解舞台和服装。hái zi men qù jù yuàn cān guān liáo jiě wǔ tái hé fú zhuāng
The children visited the theater and learned about the stage and costumes.
Tips for using 剧院
- English speakers should note that the familiar English label covers both cinemas and live-stage venues, whereas this Chinese noun normally points to the latter.
Other Chinese words for “theater”
请在剧场门口等我。qǐng zài jù chǎng mén kǒu děng wǒ
Please wait for me at the theater entrance.
我订了二号影厅的票。wǒ dìng le èr hào yǐng tīng de piào
I booked tickets for Theater 2.