情节 — meaning in English: plot

Definition

▶ 情节 qíngjié

情节是指故事或剧本中事件的发展和安排，通常涉及角色的冲突和解决。

The plot refers to the sequence and arrangement of events in a story or script, typically involving conflicts and resolutions among characters.

▶ 这部电影的情节非常紧凑，让人一直想知道接下来会发生什么。

zhè bù diànyǐng de qíngjié fēicháng jǐncòu, ràng rén yīzhí xiǎng zhīdào jiē xiàlái huì fāshēng shénme.

The plot of this movie is very tight, making people want to know what happens next.

▶ 书中的情节跌宕起伏，吸引了许多读者。

shū zhōng de qíngjié diēdàng qǐfú, xīyǐnle xǔduō dúzhě.

The plot in the book has ups and downs, attracting many readers.

▶ 编剧在情节的设计上花了很多心思，使故事更加引人入胜。

biānjù zài qíngjié de shèjì shàng huāle hěnduō xīnsī, shǐ gùshì gèngjiā yǐn rén rù shèng.

The screenwriter put a lot of thought into the design of the plot, making the story more engaging.