开年大戏

開年大戲
kāinián dàxì
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 year-opener blockbuster (TV drama)
  2. 2 flagship show launching the new year

Examples

Zhèbù kāinián dàxì shōushìlǜ pò le jìlù.
This year-opener drama broke ratings records.
Yāngshì jīnnián de kāinián dàxì shì yí bù diézhànjù.
CCTV's year-opener this year is a spy thriller.

Tips

culture
Chinese TV networks launch their biggest dramas right after New Year to capture the holiday audience — the 开年大戏 slot is heavily promoted and often defines the year's hit list.

Stroke Order

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