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    Referring to a play or game with 戏 (xì)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    戏

    Explanation

    The noun 戏 (xì) refers to a play, drama, show, or game. It is used in many compound words related to performance and entertainment, such as 游戏 (game), 戏剧 (drama), and 京戏 (Peking opera). On its own, it often refers to a theatrical performance.

    Examples

    • 今晚的戏演得真精彩。

      Jīnwǎn de xì yǎn de zhēn jīngcǎi.

      Tonight's performance was truly wonderful.

    • 你最近看了什么好戏吗？

      Nǐ zuìjìn kàn le shénme hǎo xì ma?

      Have you seen any good shows recently?

    • 这出戏已经演了三十年了。

      Zhè chū xì yǐjīng yǎn le sānshí nián le.

      This play has been performed for thirty years.

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