B1 noun #7,500 most common

京剧

jingju

Difficulty Rating

Reading 2/5

Two common characters, but '剧' might be less familiar.

Writing 2/5

Two common characters. '剧' has more strokes.

Speaking 1/5

Standard tones, no tricky sounds.

Listening 1/5

Clear pronunciation, easy to distinguish.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

看 (kàn - to watch) 喜欢 (xǐ huān - to like) 历史 (lì shǐ - history) 文化 (wén huà - culture)

Learn Next

戏剧 (xì jù - drama; play) 表演 (biǎo yǎn - performance) 脸谱 (liǎnpǔ - facial makeup in opera)

Advanced

昆曲 (kūn qǔ - Kunqu Opera) 地方戏 (dì fāng xì - local opera) 传统艺术 (chuán tǒng yì shù - traditional art)

Examples by Level

1

我第一次看京剧是在北京的一个老戏院里,那次的经历真是难忘。

I first saw Peking Opera in an old theater in Beijing, that experience was truly unforgettable.

“难忘” (nánwàng) means unforgettable, acting as an adjective here.

2

京剧脸谱的色彩和图案都非常有讲究,每一种颜色都有其特定的象征意义。

The colors and patterns of Peking Opera facial makeup are very particular, each color has its specific symbolic meaning.

“有讲究” (yǒu jiǎngjiu) means particular or meticulous.

3

他为了更好地理解京剧艺术,特地去学习了京剧唱腔和身段。

To better understand Peking Opera art, he specifically went to learn Peking Opera singing and movements.

“特地” (tèdì) means specially or particularly.

4

虽然京剧的观众群体在变化,但其独特的艺术魅力依然吸引着很多人。

Although the audience for Peking Opera is changing, its unique artistic charm still attracts many people.

“依然” (yīrán) means still or as before.

5

这部京剧的故事情节很感人,演员们的表演也十分精湛。

The storyline of this Peking Opera is very touching, and the actors' performances are also exceptionally exquisite.

“精湛” (jīngzhàn) means exquisite or superb.

6

京剧是中国传统文化的重要组成部分,代表着中国古典艺术的精髓。

Peking Opera is an important component of traditional Chinese culture, representing the essence of classical Chinese art.

“组成部分” (zǔchéng bùfen) means component part.

7

为了推广京剧,剧团经常到学校和社区进行免费演出。

To promote Peking Opera, the opera troupe often performs for free at schools and communities.

“推广” (tuīguǎng) means to promote or popularize.

8

学习京剧不仅能了解中国历史,还能体验到独特的东方美学。

Learning Peking Opera can not only help understand Chinese history but also experience unique Eastern aesthetics.

“美学” (měixué) means aesthetics.

Test Yourself 6 questions

multiple choice B2

以下哪项是京剧的特点之一?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 它结合了唱歌、表演、武术和杂技。

京剧以其独特的演唱、表演、武术和杂技的融合而闻名。

multiple choice B2

如果你想体验中国传统艺术,你可能会选择观看什么?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 一场京剧表演

京剧是中华民族的艺术瑰宝,是体验中国传统文化的重要方式。

multiple choice B2

京剧的起源地是哪里?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 北京

京剧最初是在北京形成的,因此得名“京剧”。

true false B2

京剧只使用简单的日常服装。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

京剧以其华丽的戏服和复杂的妆容而闻名,这些都是其表演艺术的重要组成部分。

true false B2

京剧是一门需要演员具备多种技能的艺术。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: True

京剧演员需要掌握唱歌、表演、武术和杂技等多种技能。

true false B2

所有京剧剧目都讲述了现代爱情故事。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

京剧剧目涵盖了各种主题,包括历史故事、神话传说和民间故事,而非仅限于现代爱情故事。

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