cung5 tau4 hei3重頭戲重头戏
Jyutpingcung5 tau4 hei3
Yalechúhng tàuh hei
Definition
The highlight, climax, or most important event of a series of performances or activities.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the most anticipated or significant segment of an event, such as a concert, sports tournament, or festival. It carries a sense of building expectation, implying that everything preceding it was merely a lead-up to this moment.
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The highlight of tonight is the finale performance.
You have waited so long, the main event is finally here!
Related words
Common phrases
the main event begins
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 戲肉, which refers to the core substance or the most interesting part of a story or argument rather than a scheduled event or performance.
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