How to Say ‘Soap opera’ in Traditional Chinese
肥皂劇
💬 Usage Tip: [肥皂劇] captures the essence of drama series often rife with exaggerated emotions.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Taiwanese viewers treasure soap operas, often referencing memory lines and plots.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
肥皂劇
[féi zào jù]
soap opera
A serialized drama usually broadcast on TV or radio.
晚上我會看肥皂劇，所以要用遙控器。
I will watch a soap opera at night, so I need to use the remote control.
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