新剧 (xīn jù) — modern drama (Western-style, as opposed to traditional Chinese opera)
Definition
新剧 (xīn jù) means 'modern drama' in the Western sense — spoken drama as distinct from traditional Chinese opera (戏曲). Used in literary and historical contexts, e.g. the new plays that appeared in early 20th-century China.
noun
modern drama (Western-style, as opposed to traditional Chinese opera)
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Examples
- 新剧。Zhè bù xīn jù jiǎng shù le yí gè gǎn rén de ài qíng gù shi.This modern drama tells a touching love story.
- ，新剧。Èr shí shì jì chū, zhōng guó kāi shǐ chū xiàn xīn jù.At the beginning of the 20th century, modern drama began to appear in China.
- 新剧。Tā shì yí wèi zhù míng de xīn jù dǎo yǎn hé biān jù.He is a famous modern drama director and screenwriter.
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