coeng4 ging2場景场景

Jyutpingcoeng4 ging2

Yalechèungh gíng

Definition

A scene or setting, especially for filming, shooting, or a play.

neutralwork

How it's used

Primarily used in professional contexts like film, television, or photography production to refer to a specific setup or location. While it can translate to scene in a general sense, it often carries a technical nuance regarding the physical arrangement of the set or the specific sequence being filmed. It is less common in casual daily conversation unless discussing media or creative projects.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ni1 go3 coeng4 ging2 paak3 zo2 hou2 do1 ci3 dou1 bat1 jyut6

呢個場景拍咗好多次都唔滿意。

We have shot this scene many times but are still not satisfied.

dou6 jin2 soeng2 dim2 joeng2 bou3 zi3 ni1 go3 coeng4 ging2 aa4

導演想點樣佈置呢個場景呀？

How does the director want to set up this scene?

Common phrases

bou3 zi3 coeng4 ging2

佈置場景

to set up a scene

cit3 wun6 coeng4 ging2

切換場景

to switch scenes

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a general situation or event, as that is better expressed by 場面. Using 場景 for a social situation can sound like you are describing a movie set rather than a real-life occurrence.