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偶像劇

简偶像剧 · 繁偶像劇

Mandarin · pinyin ǒu xiàng jù

idol drama
drama series in which the actors are chosen for their preexisting popularity with young viewers

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偶: ǒu · accidentally, coincidently; an idol
像: xiàng · a picture, image, figure; to resemble
劇: Look up this written character
剧: jù · theatrical plays, opera, drama

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3–4–4 · ou3 xiang4 ju4

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noun

idol drama (a television series featuring superstar actors and/or actresses)

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