an activity providing entertainment or amusement; a competitive sport

the art form of theater and performance

to put on a play or a performance

a deceptive trick, scheme, or dishonest maneuver

to shoot a movie

having no chance of success; impossible or unlikely to happen

Traditional Chinese opera

to toy with or tease someone in a flirtatious or disrespectful manner

large-scale Chinese opera or Beijing opera

video game machine or console

the main feature, most important part of an event, or a major activity

to play tricks on, make fun of, or mock someone for amusement

computer and video games

to frolic; to romp

to jokingly call or refer to someone or something by a playful name

To watch a theatrical performance, play, or opera.

having a good chance of success; likely to turn out well

a situation or task treated with a lack of seriousness or responsibility

to perform in opera

(of an actor) to disengage from a performance or step out of character

one's specialty or something one is particularly skilled at

a stage for performing traditional opera or plays

to engage in playful conversation or crack jokes in a lighthearted manner

A traditional form of comedic performance, particularly the one-person variety popular in the Shanghai region.

To perform conjuring tricks, magic, or sleight of hand for entertainment.

theatrical piece; (fig.) scenario (in real life)

to go back on one's words or treat a commitment as a joke

a derogatory term for a traditional opera singer or actor

Huangmei opera (local opera of Anhui)

theatrical; to dramatize

a theatrical performance, movie, or television drama set in ancient or historical times, typically featuring traditional costumes.

underhanded tactics, sinister plots, or dirty tricks used to deceive or manipulate others

to perform in a play or put on a theatrical performance

A ticket for a theater performance or play.

to amuse oneself or play around for fun

puppet show

to participate in social entertainment or activities briefly for the sake of the occasion

A type of opera originating from Taiwan and Fujian.

a venue that contains arcade games and other entertainment machines for public use

a group of professional Chinese opera performers who travel and perform together.

opera highlights performed as independent pieces

the most exciting, important, or spectacular part of an event or performance