戏 (xì) - play & drama

戏Tone 4

xì ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 戈

万响

戏 · xì

play;

drama;

show;

game;

to joke;

to make fun of

playdramashow

Usage highlights

dramagameto jokeBeijing Operatelevision dramato put on a play

Synonyms

  • 剧— drama; play
  • 玩— to play; to have fun
  • 嬉— to play; to amuse oneself

Antonyms

  • 工— work (antonym to play)
  • 严— serious (antonym to playful)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Let's go watch a play (戏剧).
  • Children love to play games (游戏).
  • He was just joking (开玩笑).
  • The Beijing Opera performance (京剧表演) was spectacular.

Collocations

  • drama(戏剧)
  • game(游戏)
  • to joke(开玩笑)
  • Beijing Opera(京剧)
  • television drama(电视剧)
  • to put on a play(演戏)

Idioms

  • A mere trifle(儿戏)
  • Treat as a plaything(视同儿戏)
  • A farce(一场戏)
  • Play with fire(戏火)
  • Military exercises(军事演习)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originated from ancient performances and rituals involving weapons and dance.
  • Deeply connected to Chinese opera traditions, particularly Beijing Opera.
  • In modern usage, extends to all forms of entertainment including television and digital games.

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