ging1 kek6京劇京剧
Jyutpingging1 kek6
Yalegīng kehk
Definition
Beijing opera; Peking opera, a form of Chinese opera that became highly popular in Beijing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional Chinese theatrical art form originating from Beijing. While it is a recognized cultural term, it is not a common leisure activity for most younger Hong Kong people, who might prefer Cantonese opera or modern musical performances.
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ceot1齣chēutExamples
He really likes watching Beijing opera.
Are you interested in going to see a Beijing opera tomorrow night?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 粵劇, which is the local Cantonese opera style that is much more deeply integrated into Hong Kong cultural life.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
