京剧

京劇

Jīngjù

noun HSK 3 #89,507

Meanings

京剧是中国的国粹。

Jīngjù shì Zhōngguó de guócuì.

Beijing opera is a national treasure of China.

你看过京剧吗？

Nǐ kàn guò Jīngjù ma?

Have you seen Beijing opera?

很多外国人对京剧很感兴趣。

Hěn duō wàiguórén duì Jīngjù hěn gǎn xìngqù.

Many foreigners are very interested in Beijing opera.

culture

Beijing opera (京剧) is over 200 years old and combines singing, dancing, martial arts, and acrobatics. It's a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

history

京剧 originated in the late 18th century when four Anhui opera troupes came to Beijing to perform for the emperor's birthday.

京 jīng

剧 jù