剧
院

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The word "剧院" is formed by combining the character "剧", which means drama or play, with "院", which denotes a courtyard or building, resulting in a compound that literally means "drama building" to specify a venue for theatrical performances.

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这个剧院很大。

Zhège jùyuàn hěn dà.

This theater is very big.

我们周末去剧院看戏。

Wǒmen zhōumò qù jùyuàn kàn xì.

We go to the theater to watch a play on weekends.

这座古老的剧院历史悠久。

Zhè zuò gǔlǎo de jùyuàn lìshǐ yōujiǔ.

This ancient theater has a long history.

我在剧院看过一场精彩的音乐会。

Wǒ zài jùyuàn kànguo yì chǎng jīngcǎi de yīnyuèhuì.

I watched a wonderful concert at the theater.

国家大剧院是中国表演艺术的最高殿堂。

Guójiā Dà Jùyuàn shì Zhōngguó biǎoyǎn yìshù de zuì gāo diàntáng.

The National Centre for the Performing Arts is the highest hall of performing arts in China.

Word Definition - 剧院

jù yuàn theater; CL:家[jiā],座[zuò]

Individual Character Details

剧 jù
院 yuàn