bou3 ging2佈景布景
Jyutpingbou3 ging2
Yalebou gíng
Definition
The set or backdrop of a stage play or performance.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical construction and arrangement of a stage for theatrical or film productions. While it can be used for general scenery, it is most commonly encountered in the context of professional performance spaces or event planning. It is distinct from the broader concept of scenery in nature, which would be better described as 風景.
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The stage set for this performance is beautifully made.
When are you guys going to take down the stage set?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 佈置, which is a general verb or noun for decorating a room or venue. 佈景 is strictly tied to the creation of a specific, artificial scene for a performance or photo shoot.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
