HSK · Level 59
105 words
Chinese word
京剧
Pronunciation
Pinyinjīng jù
Meaning
- nounPeking opera
Example
京剧的表演很精彩。jīng jù de biáo yǎn hěn jīng cǎi
The Peking opera performance is very impressive.
More examples
京剧的脸谱颜色代表不同的角色。jīng jù de lián pǔ yán sè dài biǎo bù tóng de jué sè
The colors of facial makeup in Peking opera represent different roles.
Core concept
A stylized stage art that joins singing, spoken lines, painted faces, rhythmic music, and defined actor roles.
Common phrases
去看京剧qù kàn jīng jù
go watch Peking opera
观赏京剧guān shǎng jīng jù
enjoy Peking opera
京剧脸谱jīng jù lián pǔ
facial makeup in Peking opera
Similar words
戏曲xì qǔ: Traditional Chinese stage opera from many regions, combining song, speech, movement, and music.
戏剧xì jù: A stage drama that tells a story through actors' speech and actions.
歌剧gē jù: A stage drama that tells a story mainly through singing, with music as a key part.
表演biáo yǎn: The act of performing a role or piece on stage or screen.
Definition in Chinese
京剧是中国代表性的传统戏曲门类，由多地方戏曲在北京融合发展而成，特点为程式化的唱念表演、注重脸谱与配乐节奏，演员分工明确。jīng jù shì zhōng guó dài biǎo xìng de chuán tǒng xì qǔ mén lèi yóu duō dì fāng xì qǔ zài běi jīng róng hé fā zhǎn ér chéng tè diǎn wèi chéng shì huà de chàng niàn biáo yǎn zhù zhòng lián pǔ yǔ pèi yuè jié zòu yǎn yuán fēn gōng míng què
Word origin
京 (jīng, "capital") + 剧 (jù, "drama") names the opera tradition that developed by combining regional forms in Beijing.
Usage tips
- In English, opera often suggests mainly continuous singing, but this form gives spoken recitation, gesture, and rhythmic movement equally important roles.
Other meanings
- traditional Chinese operanoun
Opposites
- 话剧huà jùspoken dramanoun
Related words
- 京剧团jīng jù tuánPeking opera companynoun
- 京剧院jīng jù yuànPeking opera theaternoun