ban1 heoi1 gam2 ge3 coeng4 min2賓墟咁嘅場面宾墟咁嘅场面
Jyutpingban1 heoi1 gam2 ge3 coeng4 min2
Yalebān hēui gám ge chèuhng mín
Definition
An extravagant, bustling scene or a massive gathering of people.
colloquialpeopleplaces
How it's used
This expression originates from the name of the Ben Hur film, which was famously promoted in Hong Kong as a massive, grand spectacle. It is used to describe places that are overwhelmingly crowded or bustling with activity, often implying a sense of noisy, chaotic excitement. While it can describe a successful event, it is frequently used to complain about places being too packed to move.
Examples
The mall is really packed with people today.
Related words
Common phrases
a scene like a circus/massive crowd
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a formal or elegant gathering, as it carries a strong connotation of chaotic, dense crowds rather than refined luxury.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
