京剧

京劇

Jīngjù

noun HSK 3 #89,507

Meanings

Jīngjù shì Zhōngguó de guócuì.

Beijing opera is a national treasure of China.

Nǐ kàn guò Jīngjù ma?

Have you seen Beijing opera?

Hěn duō wàiguó rén 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