HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
剧 — drama
- Reading
- jù
- Meaning
- drama; play; severe; acute
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
剧 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jù and it means drama; play; severe; acute. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
剧 appears in everyday chinese words such as 京剧 (Beijing opera), 剧院 (theater, playhouse) and 话剧 (stage play).
Chinese words containing 剧
Frequently asked questions
What does 剧 mean in Chinese?
剧 means drama; play; severe; acute in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 剧 read?
剧 is read jù. Reading it inside real words — 京剧 and 剧院 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 剧 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 剧 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 剧 in a word?
A common word containing 剧 is 京剧 (jīng jù) — "Beijing opera". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 剧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 剧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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