HSK · Level 52
105 words
Chinese word
剧目
Pronunciation
Pinyinjù mù
Meaning
- nounprogram
Example
今晚的剧目很精彩。jīn wǎn de jù mù hěn jīng cǎi
Tonight's program is excellent.
More examples
歌剧院今晚上演的剧目包括新编和经典两类。gē jù yuàn jīn wǎn shàng yǎn de jù mù bāo kuò xīn biān hé jīng diǎn liǎng lèi
Tonight's opera-house program includes two types: newly adapted works and classics.
Core concept
A named work that occupies one place in a stage, television, or film lineup.
Common phrases
演出剧目yǎn chū jù mù
performance program
主要剧目zhǔ yào jù mù
main program
经典剧目jīng diǎn jù mù
classic program
Similar words
节目jié mù: A single show or section presented on television, radio, or a stage.
曲目qǔ mù: A musical piece or performance work included in a concert or theater program.
Definition in Chinese
指在舞台、电视、电影节等处上演或演出的作品或节目名称，常作为节目单中的一项列出。zhǐ zài wǔ tái diàn shì diàn yǐng jié děng chù shàng yǎn huò yǎn chū de zuò pǐn huò jié mù míng chēng cháng zuò wéi jié mù dān zhōng de yí xiàng liè chū
Word origin
剧 (jù, "drama") + 目 (mù, "item") combines the work itself with the idea of a listed entry, so the word denotes a performance work in a program.
Usage tips
- English program often names the whole schedule or booklet, while this Chinese noun commonly points to one work listed within it.
Other meanings
- actnoun
- playnoun
Related words
- 剧目表jù mù biǎoprogram listnoun
- 剧目单jù mù dānprogram bookletnoun