bui3 ging2 dang1 gwong1背景燈光背景灯光
Jyutpingbui3 ging2 dang1 gwong1
Yalebui gíng dāng gwōng
Definition
Background lighting.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the ambient light behind a subject or in the background of a scene, often used in photography, videography, or stage production. While it is a compound noun, speakers often shorten it to just 燈光 when the context of the background is already clear. It carries a slightly technical feel compared to simple terms for light.
Examples
The background lighting here is too dim, the photos won't look good.
Related words
Common phrases
background lighting is too dim
adjust the background lighting
Grammar color guide
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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.
