历史剧 Traditional form: 歷史劇 Pinyin (reading): lìshǐjù Definitions: historical drama Characters: 历 - history; calendar 史 - history, chronicle, annals 剧 - theatrical plays, opera, drama; severe, acute Traditional characters: 歷 - history; calendar 史 - history, chronicle, annals 劇 - theatrical plays, opera, drama; severe, acute