cing4 ging2情景
Jyutpingcing4 ging2
Yalechìhng gíng
Definition
Scene, sight, situation, or circumstances.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a visual or situational memory that plays out like a scene in one's mind. It is often used when recalling past events or describing a vivid moment, rather than just a physical location. While it can translate to scene, it carries a slightly more emotional or narrative weight than simply describing a place.
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That scene is truly unforgettable.
Do you still remember that scene?
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Common phrases
unforgettable scene
recreate the scene
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 情況, which refers to a situation or condition. Use 情景 when describing a visual scene or a memory, but use 情況 when discussing the status or circumstances of an event.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.



