biu2 jin6 zyu2 ji6表現主義表现主义

Jyutpingbiu2 jin6 zyu2 ji6

Yalebíu yihn jyú yih

Definition

Expressionism; a modernist movement in art and literature.

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How it's used

Borrowing directly from European art history, this term is primarily used in academic or critical discussions rather than casual daily chatter. It functions as a noun for the movement or an adjective to describe works that prioritize emotional experience over objective reality. When describing a person's behavior, use 表現 instead.

Examples

le1呢tou3套hei3戲hou2好jau5有biu2表jin6現zyu2主ji6義fung1風gaak3格。

This movie has a very expressionist style.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得le1呢fuk1幅waa2畫hai6係mai6咪suk6屬jyu1於biu2表jin6現zyu2主ji6義？

Do you think this painting belongs to expressionism?

Common phrases

biu2表jin6現zyu2主ji6義fung1風gaak3格

expressionist style

biu2表jin6現zyu2主ji6義ngai6藝seot6術

expressionist art

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 表現, which means to perform or to show one's ability. Using 表現主義 to describe someone acting out or showing off will sound confusing and incorrect.