caai2 toi4踩台

Jyutpingcaai2 toi4

Yalecháai tòih

Definition

To rehearse on stage.

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How it's used

Originating from professional theatre and performance circles, this term specifically refers to the final technical run through on the actual stage. It emphasizes checking spatial logistics like lighting, sound cues, and movement rather than just practicing the lines. It is now commonly used in any context involving a presentation or event setup where one needs to get familiar with the physical venue.

Examples

ting1聽jat6日aan3晏zau3晝jiu3要faan1返heoi3去caai2踩toi4台，m4唔hou2好ci4遲dou3到aa4呀。

We need to go back for a stage rehearsal tomorrow afternoon, don't be late.

nei5你dei6哋caai2踩zo2咗toi4台mei6未aa4呀？go3個dang1燈gwong1光wai6位aam1啱m4唔ngaam1啱？

Have you guys finished the stage rehearsal yet? Is the lighting position correct?

Common phrases

caai2踩toi4台si4時gaan3間

rehearsal time on stage

caai2踩toi4台si5試wai6位

stage rehearsal and position check

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with general practice or rehearsal, which is usually called 綵排. 踩台 is specifically about the physical interaction with the stage environment and equipment.