戏
play; drama; joke
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to play; to frolic; to have fun
Refers to playful, recreational activities, often used for children.
The children are playing in the garden.
In childhood, we often played various games.
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The kitten likes to play with a ball of yarn.
Don't fool around in class.
The two of them were roughhousing playfully.
verb
to joke; to tease; to make fun of
Implies playful teasing or mockery, not meant to be taken seriously.
Don't tease the small animals.
What he just said was only a joke, don't be angry.
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It's normal for friends to joke around with each other.
He always jokingly calls me a 'bookworm'.
This kind of serious occasion is not suitable for banter.
noun
drama; play; show; theatrical performance
Refers to stage performances including theater, opera, and acrobatics.
There is a wonderful play tonight.
He is a famous Peking opera actor.
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This play was performed very movingly.
There are various thrilling performances in the circus.
She has dreamed of performing on stage since she was a child.
noun
a surname (Xì)
A relatively uncommon Chinese surname.
Mr. Xi is the keynote speaker for this conference.
This Manager Xi is very famous in the industry.
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A doctor with the surname Xi lives in our residential area.
The history of the Xi family can be traced back to ancient times.
May I ask your surname? — My surname is Xi.