aat3 zuk6壓軸压轴
Jyutpingaat3 zuk6
Yaleaat juhk
Definition
The highlight or grand finale of a performance, often referring to the last or second-to-last act.
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How it's used
Originally referring to the second to last act in traditional Chinese opera, the term has evolved to mean the final and most anticipated highlight of any event. It carries a sense of importance and climax, implying that the best is saved for last. You will often hear it used to describe the final singer at a concert or the last segment of a variety show.
Examples
Their grand finale performance was truly spectacular.
Who is responsible for the grand finale performance tonight?
Related words
Common phrases
the grand finale performance
to appear as the final act
Common mistake
Many learners mistakenly believe it means the first or opening act because of the character 壓. It actually refers to the weight of the final performance that anchors the entire show.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
