电视节目
diànshì jiémù
The English phrase "tv show" is translated into Chinese as 电视节目 (diànshì jiémù).
电视节目 is used to refer to a program that is broadcast on a television.
Which one should you use?
While 电视节目 is the full term, in casual conversation you can often shorten it to just 节目 if the context of television is already understood. If the "tv show" you are referring to is specifically a scripted drama or a serial, it is common to use the word 剧 instead.
How do you pronounce it?
diànshì jiémù
Did you know?
- Fans of scripted shows often use the term 追剧, which means 'chasing a drama'. It describes the act of watching episodes as soon as they are released.
- The character 剧 can be used to form the word 剧透, which means 'spoiler'. It literally translates to 'leaking the script'.
- The word 电视 literally translates to 'electric vision'. This reflects the early technical description of the medium before 'television' became a global standard.
Examples in context
- 我最喜欢的电视节目是《超级好声音》。My favorite TV show is "The Voice of China".
- 这部电视剧的故事非常引人入胜。The story of this TV drama is very captivating.
- 这个电视节目很有意思。Zhège diànshì jiémù hěn yǒu yìsi.This tv show is very interesting.
- 你最喜欢的电视节目是什么？Nǐ zuì xǐhuān de diànshì jiémù shì shénme?What is your favorite tv show?
- 我正在看一个电视节目。Wǒ zhèngzài kàn yīgè diànshì jiémù.I am watching a tv show.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their evening plans.
- 雨婷 Yuting伟，今晚有好看的电视节目吗？Wěi, jīnwǎn yǒu hǎokàn de diànshì jiémù ma?Wei, are there any good TV shows tonight?
- 伟 Wei有一个新的综艺电视节目。Yǒu yīgè xīn de zōngyì diànshì jiémù.There is a new variety TV show.
- 雨婷 Yuting我想看，我们一起看吧。Wǒ xiǎng kàn, wǒmen yīqǐ kàn ba.I want to watch it, let's watch it together.
- 伟 Wei好啊，没问题。Hǎo a, méi wèntí.Okay, no problem.
