How to Say ‘Soap opera’ in Traditional Chinese
肥皂劇
féi zào jù
[féi zào jù]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 肥皂劇 is the standard word for 'soap opera,' but in Taiwan people may also use it jokingly for over-the-top real-life drama. Calling a situation 像肥皂劇一樣 means it feels absurdly dramatic.
Phrase Breakdown
肥皂劇
féi zào jù
[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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