演艺界 (yǎn yì jiè) — performing arts circles; show business
Definition
Refers to the performing-arts and entertainment world as a social/professional circle (界 = 'world, field, circles'). Compare 娱乐圈 ('entertainment industry, more celebrity/gossip') and 文艺界 ('arts and literary circles, broader and more formal').
noun
performing arts circlesshow business
Examples
- 演艺界。Tā zài yǎn yì jiè hěn yǒu míng.He is very famous in the performing arts circle.
- 演艺界。yǎn yì jiè Zuì jìn fā shēng le hěn duō biàn huà.The show business has seen many changes recently.
- 演艺界。Tā jué dìng lí kāi yǎn yì jiè qù dú shū.She decided to leave show business and go back to school.
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