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Chinese
jīngjù
Meaning: Peking Opera; Beijing Opera
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

我爺爺特別喜歡聽京劇。
我爷爷特别喜欢听京剧。
My grandfather especially likes listening to Peking Opera.
京劇被許多人視為中國的國粹之一。
Many people regard Peking opera as one of China's national cultural treasures.
京劇演員的臉譜以不同顏色象徵人物性格。
The colors of a Peking Opera performer’s face paint symbolize different character traits.

Usage Notes

A traditional form of Chinese theater combining music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.

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