No. 4,390 in Chinese
戏剧
Drama; theater.
In a sentence
戏剧是一门艺术形式。
Drama is an art form.
In this sentence, '戏剧' refers to the general concept or art form of drama in a cultural or academic context.
我参与了一部戏剧的演出。
I participated in the performance of a drama.
Here, '戏剧' denotes a specific production or play, illustrating its usage in describing a performance.
这个故事充满了戏剧性。
This story is full of dramatic elements.
In this instance, '戏剧性' (derived from '戏剧') is used as an adjective to describe the quality of being dramatic, showcasing its versatility in usage.
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