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Definition
To expose a photograph; the process of light entering a camera to capture an image.
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How it's used
Beyond its technical photography sense, this term is frequently used in media and politics to mean exposing a scandal or revealing something hidden to the public. When used in a photographic context, it often pairs with modifiers like 過度 for overexposure or 不足 for underexposure. It is a formal term that has been fully adopted into everyday speech for both technical and metaphorical purposes.
Examples
Your photo is overexposed, I can't see it clearly.
Related words
Common phrases
overexposed
underexposed
exposure triangle
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the act of taking a photo, which is 影相. It specifically refers to the technical process of light hitting the sensor or film, not the act of pressing the shutter button.
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Grammar guides
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- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
