biu1 cing1標清标清
Jyutpingbiu1 cing1
Yalebīu chīng
Definition
Standard definition (SD); image or video resolution with a width of 720 pixels or less.
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How it's used
Used primarily when discussing video quality or screen resolution. It serves as the direct counterpart to 高清, which is the standard term for HD. In modern contexts, it often carries a negative connotation, implying that the visual quality is outdated or insufficient for current viewing standards.
Examples
This video is only in SD, it looks very blurry.
Can your TV only play in SD?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 標準畫質, as 標清 is the specific, widely understood abbreviation used in Hong Kong media and tech settings.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
