短剧

duǎn jù
nounIntermediate short drama
informal

A short drama or play, typically lasting 10-30 minutes, often produced for digital platforms like Douyin or Weibo.

她最近在拍一部短剧,内容很有趣。

She is filming a short drama recently, and the content is very interesting.

💡

Short dramas are popular on Chinese social media platforms and often feature light-hearted or comedic content.

Collocations

拍短剧to film a short drama看短剧to watch a short drama

Related Phrases

短视频phrase
short video
微剧phrase
micro-drama

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Modern Chinese

短剧 is commonly used to describe short-form video dramas that are popular on platforms like Douyin and Weibo.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 短 (short) and 剧 (drama/play).

📝Usage Notes

Short dramas are a popular form of entertainment on Chinese social media, often featuring everyday stories or comedic situations.

Word Breakdown

short
root
+
drama/play
root
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