bat1 jat6 fong3 jing2不日放映
Jyutpingbat1 jat6 fong3 jing2
Yalebāt yaht fong yíng
Definition
Coming soon; showing soon at a cinema.
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How it's used
This phrase is almost exclusively found on movie posters, trailers, or cinema advertisements. It functions as a formal announcement rather than a conversational way to describe a future event. Using it in casual speech to describe, for example, a friend visiting or a package arriving will sound jarringly out of place.
Examples
This movie is coming soon, I'm really looking forward to it.
Do you know when that movie is coming out?
Common phrases
coming soon to all cinemas
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general way to say something will happen soon, but it is strictly tied to the context of film releases. Do not use it to describe personal plans or general upcoming events.
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Grammar guides
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