Definitions
(noun)
play; drama; show
(noun)
trick; joke
(verb)
to play; to perform
About
The traditional character "戲" is structured with the components "虍" meaning tiger, "豆" referring to a ritual vessel or drum, and "戈" representing a spear, a combination that suggests an early association with ceremonial spectacles involving animal motifs and weaponry. Originally denoting these ritual or martial performances, the term's meaning shifted over time to specifically indicate theatrical dramas and staged acts, later expanding to include general notions of play, games, and recreational activities.
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我们在玩游戏。
这场戏很好看。
他喜欢看戏剧。
不要戏弄别人。
游戏时间结束了。
戏剧表演非常精彩。
她在这部戏中饰演母亲。
孩子们在公园里嬉戏玩耍。