Definition

1. Noun:
   • A theatre: A building or permanent structure specifically designed for the performance of plays, musicals, operas, or other staged shows for a live audience. It typically includes a stage, seating, and backstage facilities.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chúng tôi đã đến rạp hát để xem vở kịch mới. (We went to the theatre to see the new play.)
  • Rạp hát thành phố rất cổ kính và đẹp. (The city theatre is very ancient and beautiful.)
  • Vé cho buổi biểu diễn tối nay tại rạp hát đã bán hết. (Tickets for tonight's performance at the theatre are sold out.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "rạp hát" specifically denotes a venue for live performing arts. It is distinct from "rạp chiếu phim" (cinema), which is used for showing movies.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhà hát (n): theatre, opera house. Often used for larger, more prestigious venues (e.g., Nhà hát Lớn Hà Nội - Hanoi Opera House).
• Rạp chiếu phim (n): cinema, movie theatre.
• Sân khấu (n): stage. This refers specifically to the performance platform within a theatre.

Synonyms

• Theatre: A building for dramatic performances.
• Playhouse: A theatre.

Related Phrases

• Đi xem hát ở rạp hát: to go see a show at the theatre.
  • Cuối tuần này, gia đình tôi sẽ đi xem hát ở rạp hát. (This weekend, my family will go see a show at the theatre.)

noun

1. theatre