戏炬奖 名称源起 

Origin of the Name: ADA (Xi Ju) Awards

“戏炬”取自“戏剧”的谐音。
The name “Xi Ju” is a homophonic play on the Chinese word for “theatre” (戏剧).

“炬”为火炬，象征热情燃烧、烈火不熄；同时也寓意“传承”，象征民间戏剧艺术薪火相传。
The character “Ju” (炬), meaning “torch,” symbolizes an enduring flame of passion. It also signifies continuity and inheritance, representing the passing down of theatrical traditions.

此外，“炬”亦谐音“具”，意指“面具”。面具在古时称为“面谱”，历来是戏剧艺术的重要象征与图腾。
In addition, “Ju” echoes “Ju” (具), meaning “mask.” Traditionally known as “lianpu” (面谱), masks have long been a symbolic totem of theatrical art.

因此，“戏炬”一词蕴含三重意义：戏剧、火炬与面具。
Thus, “Xi Ju” embodies three layers of meaning: theatre, torch, and mask.