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What does soap opera mean?
Soap opera refers to a fictional TV series, which is broadcast continuously for a long time. It usually contains multiple episodes, which are broadcast continuously every week, with the theme of family life and love. Soap operas originated in the United States and first appeared on radio programs on August 22nd. 1922. Such dramas are often named after soap opera advertisements, also known as bubble dramas.

Soap opera is a very popular type of TV series, which usually focuses on family, love, friendship and other daily life, showing the intricate relationships and emotional entanglements between characters. The continuity and ups and downs of this series often attract the audience's continuous attention and make them have a strong emotional voice. Soap operas get their name because they often insert soap opera advertisements into their programs, which has become one of their unique symbols. The development of soap operas has a history of nearly a hundred years, which has a large number of loyal fans and audiences not only in the United States, but also all over the world.