Meaning
剧本 refers to the written text of a play, film, TV show, or other dramatic performance. It contains dialogue, stage directions, and scene descriptions that actors and directors use to bring a story to life. This is a formal term used in theatrical and film contexts.
Usage
剧本 is commonly used in entertainment and literary contexts when discussing theater, film, or television production. It typically requires a measure word like 部 or 个. You'll often hear it in phrases like '写剧本' (to write a script) or '改编剧本' (to adapt a script). The word has a professional, industry-specific feel rather than casual everyday usage.
Examples
- 01他花了三个月时间写这部电影剧本。.He spent three months writing this film screenplay.
- 02这个剧本是根据真实故事改编的。.This script is adapted from a true story.
Characters
Measure words
- 部一部剧本
- 个一个剧本
Common collocations
- 写剧本to write a script
- 改编剧本to adapt a script
- 剧本创作scriptwriting
- 电影剧本film screenplay
Origin
剧 originally meant 'severe' or 'intense' but came to mean 'drama' or 'theatrical performance.' 本 means 'root' or 'book.' Together they literally mean 'drama book' or 'theatrical text,' referring to the foundational written document for a performance.