jīng jù
beijing opera
我喜欢看京剧。
wǒ xǐhuān kàn jīngjù.
I like watching Peking Opera.
京剧是中国国粹。
jīngjù shì zhōngguó guócuì.
Peking Opera is the quintessence of Chinese culture.
京剧演员的唱腔非常优美。
jīngjù yǎnyuán de chàngqiāng fēicháng yōuměi.
The singing of Peking Opera actors is very beautiful.
国剧 (guójù)
National Opera
皮黄 (píhuáng)
Pihuang
话剧 (huàjù)
spoken drama
歌剧 (gējù)
opera
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The Chinese word 京剧 (jīngjù) is a compound of two characters: 京 (jīng) and 剧 (jù). 京 means "capital city", specifically referring to Beijing, the capital of China. 剧 means "drama" or "opera". So, 京剧 literally means "Beijing opera".The term 京剧 was first used in the late 18th century to refer to the form of Chinese opera that was popular in Beijing. This form of opera was a combination of various regional opera styles, and it quickly became the most popular form of opera in China.Today, 京剧 is one of the most famous and beloved forms of Chinese art. It is performed all over the world, and it is enjoyed by people of all ages. 京剧 is a UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
