Chinese
Meaning: play; drama; game; to play; to tease
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

戲
戏

Example sentences

This scene was performed brilliantly and deeply captivated everyone.
我們看了一齣精彩的戲。
我们看了一出精彩的戏。
We watched a wonderful play.
我們今晚要去劇場看戲。
我们今晚要去剧场看戏。
We are going to the theater tonight to watch a play.
孩子們正在公園裡觀看木偶戲。
孩子们正在公园里观看木偶戏。
The children are watching a puppet show in the park.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a theatrical performance, a game/play, or the act of teasing someone.

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