美剧 Traditional form: 美劇 Pinyin (reading): Měijù Definitions: American TV series (abbr. for 美國電視劇/美国电视剧 ( Měiguódiànshìjù)) Characters: 美 - beautiful, pretty; pleasing 剧 - theatrical plays, opera, drama; severe, acute Traditional characters: 美 - beautiful, pretty; pleasing 劇 - theatrical plays, opera, drama; severe, acute