歌剧 Traditional form: 歌劇 Pinyin (reading): gējù Definitions: Western opera CL:場/场 (chǎng),齣/出 (chū) Characters: 歌 - song, lyrics; to sing, to chant 剧 - theatrical plays, opera, drama; severe, acute Traditional characters: 歌 - song, lyrics; to sing, to chant 劇 - theatrical plays, opera, drama; severe, acute