ceoi2 coi4取材
Jyutpingceoi2 coi4
Yalechéui chòih
Definition
To draw on or obtain materials or information for use.
neutralworkcommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the process of selecting or sourcing content for creative works like writing, films, or art. It implies a deliberate choice of source material rather than just finding information. While it sounds slightly more formal than everyday speech, it is frequently used in discussions about media or academic projects.
Examples
This movie is based on a true story, it is very moving.
How can you gather material when you are writing an article?
Related words
Common phrases
to use resources available on the spot
to draw from a wide range of sources
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 攞料, which is a very colloquial way to say 'to get information' or 'to dig for dirt'. 取材 carries a more professional or artistic connotation related to the substance of a project.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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