- 游戏 yóuxì gamerecreation; game; activity played according to rules for entertainment
- 戏剧 xìjù dramadrama; play; theater; the art of performance involving actors, music, and dance
- 演戏 yǎnxì actingThe art or occupation of performing in plays or films.
- 马戏团 mǎxìtuán circuscircus; circus troupe performing acrobatics, animal acts, and magic
- 把戏 bǎxì tricka cheap trick, ploy, or deceptive tactic used to mislead someone
- 好戏 hǎoxì good playa great play or wonderful performance; a show that is high in artistic or intellectual quality
- 拍戏 pāixì to filmto shoot a movie or television drama
- 没戏 méixì hopelesscolloquial expression meaning there is no hope or no chance of success; no way
- 戏曲 xìqǔ traditional Chinese operatraditional Chinese stage performance art; a general term for various regional opera styles that combine music, dance, literature, and martial arts
- 调戏 tiáoxì to take liberties with; to dally withTo tease, harass, or take liberties with someone (usually a woman) through flirtatious, improper, or insulting words and behavior
- 戏剧性 xìjùxìng dramatic natureThe quality of being dramatic; used to describe events with sharp conflicts, sudden twists, or unexpected developments like those in a play
- 大戏 dàxì major productionA large-scale dramatic production, such as a major play, movie, or TV series, characterized by a complex plot and a full cast of characters.
- 游戏机 yóuxìjī game consolevideo game console; electronic gaming machine; short for [[电子游戏机|電子遊戲機|dian4 zi3 you2 xi4 ji1]]
- 戏院 xìyuàn theaterA place where movies are screened or stage performances like plays, operas, and dances are held.
- 重头戏 zhòngtóuxì demanding operaan opera or role that requires a high degree of singing and acting technique
- 戏弄 xìnòng to make fun ofto play tricks on, tease, or deride someone for amusement; to make a fool of others
- 电子游戏 diànzǐyóuxì video gamevideo games; electronic games played using electronic devices
- 嬉戏 xīxì to frolicto play; to romp; to have fun in a lighthearted or energetic way
- 戏称 xìchēng to jokingly callTo give someone or something a playful or jocular nickname
- 看戏 kànxì to watch a playTo watch a theatrical performance or drama.
- 戏法 xìfǎ magic trickA magic trick or conjuring act, especially one from traditional Chinese performance arts; also refers to magic in general.
- 有戏 yǒuxì promisinghaving a good chance of success; hopeful; likely to turn out well
- 儿戏 érxì children’s playchildren’s games or play
- 马戏 mǎxì circuscircus; circus performance; originally referring to trick horse-riding, it now describes performances featuring a variety of trained animals and acrobats
- 唱戏 chàngxì to perform in operato perform or sing in a traditional Chinese opera
- 出戏 chūxì to break character(of an actor) to disengage from a role or performance, either unintentionally by losing focus or intentionally after a performance ends
- 拿手好戏 náshǒuhǎoxì specialtythe theatrical role one performs best; by extension, one's specialty, forte, or a masterpiece that one is particularly good at
- 戏台 xìtái stagestage or platform for performances such as opera, drama, or dance
- 老把戏 lǎobǎxì old trickAn old or familiar trick; a well-known stunt or ruse that is no longer effective because it is outdated.
- 戏谑 xìxuè to banterto banter; to crack jokes; to ridicule; to tease in a playful or humorous way
- 独角戏 dújiǎoxì one-person showa monodrama or play with only one character; a solo comic performance
- 戏迷 xìmí theater fanA person who is extremely fond of watching or performing in plays and operas
- 变戏法 biànxìfǎ to perform magic tricksTo perform conjuring tricks or magic, specifically traditional Chinese magic; to juggle.
- 戏码 xìmǎ theatrical programa theatrical program or list of plays to be performed; a theatrical piece
- 戏言 xìyán jokejoking matter; witticisms or words spoken casually without being serious
- 戏子 xìzi actor(derogatory) an old term for a professional opera singer or stage performer
- 黄梅戏 huángméixì Huangmei operaA form of local Chinese opera originating in Huangmei, Hubei, and popular in Anhui, Jiangxi, and Hubei provinces; characterized by its lively tunes and folk origins. Also known as [[黄梅调|黃梅調|huang2 mei2 diao4]]
- 戏剧化 xìjùhuà dramatize; dramaticTo make or become dramatic or theatrical; (of a situation) to become full of unexpected twists and suspense like a play
- 现代戏 xiàndàixì modern dramaDrama or theater with a contemporary theme, specifically reflecting life since the May Fourth Movement
- 古装戏 gǔzhuāngxì costume dramaA play or opera where the actors wear traditional or ancient Chinese clothing.
- 鬼把戏 guǐbǎxì dirty tricksinister plot; underhand trick; cheap trick designed to harm or deceive others
- 做戏 zuòxì to act in a playTo perform in a drama or traditional opera; to put on a stage performance.
- 皮影戏 píyǐngxì shadow playA traditional folk drama where characters made from animal hide or cardboard are controlled behind a backlit screen while performers sing and speak to musical accompaniment
- 戏票 xìpiào theater ticketticket for a play, opera, or theater performance
- 戏耍 xìshuǎ to teaseto make fun of someone or play a trick on them for amusement
- 戏装 xìzhuāng stage costumeTheatrical clothing, footwear, and headwear worn by actors during a performance.
- 木偶戏 mù'ǒuxì puppet showA type of theater where actors behind a curtain control puppets to perform stories
- 戏路 xìlù acting rangeThe range or types of roles an actor is capable of playing; an actor's repertoire.
- 逢场作戏 féngchǎngzuòxì to perform on the spotTo set up and perform wherever a suitable place is found, traditionally describing the practice of itinerant entertainers.
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- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH