电视剧
diàn shì jù
The English phrase "tv series" is translated into Chinese as 电视剧 (diàn shì jù).
电视剧 refers specifically to a scripted drama series broadcast on television. The character 剧 within the term refers to a drama or a play.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 电视剧 is composed of 电 (electricity), 视 (vision or sight) and 剧 (drama or play).
Which one should you use?
While 电视剧 refers to a scripted drama series, the term 电视节目 (diànshì jiémù) is a broader term used for any television program, such as news or variety shows. Additionally, 剧集 (jùjí) can be used as a more formal or concise way to refer to the series or the collection of episodes themselves.
How does it change in a sentence?
When counting TV series, use the classifier 部 (bù), for example, 一部电视剧 (one tv series).
How do you pronounce it?
diàn shì jù
Did you know?
- In modern internet slang, a highly addictive or popular TV series might be described as 下饭 (xiàfàn), which literally means 'goes well with rice'.
- In Chinese social media, a 'hole' 坑 (kēng) is used to describe a TV series you have started watching but have not yet finished, which you eventually need to 'fill' by completing it.
- In the context of 电视剧, the term 完结撒花 (wánjié sāhuā) means 'scattering flowers upon completion', a common online phrase used when a beloved series finally ends.
Examples in context
- 这部电视剧很受欢迎。This tv series is very popular.
- 这部电视剧很有名。Zhè bù diànshìjù hěn yǒumíng.This tv series is very famous.
- 你在看什么电视剧？Nǐ zài kàn shénme diànshìjù?What tv series are you watching?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend hobbies at a cafe.
- 梓涵 Zihan你周末喜欢看电视剧吗？Nǐ zhōumò xǐhuān kàn diànshìjù ma?Do you like watching tv series on weekends?
- 伟 Wei是的，我非常喜欢。Shì de, wǒ fēicháng xǐhuān.Yes, I like them very much.
- 梓涵 Zihan那伟，你有推荐的吗？Nà Wěi, nǐ yǒu tuījiàn de ma?Then Wei, do you have any recommendations?
- 伟 Wei最近有一部新电视剧不错。Zuìjìn yǒu yī bù xīn diànshìjù bùcuò.There is a new tv series recently that is quite good.
