daa2 gaak3 zai2打格仔
Definition
To pixelate or blur out a portion of an image or video to hide sensitive details or protect identities.
How it's used
Originally referring to the physical grid pattern used in television editing to obscure sensitive information, this term has become the standard way to describe any form of digital blurring or masking. It is frequently used in the context of privacy protection, such as hiding faces in news reports or censoring inappropriate content. The term is highly versatile and can be used as a verb phrase in almost any situation involving visual redaction.
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Do not confuse this with the general verb 遮, which means to cover or block something physically. 打格仔 specifically implies the use of a mosaic or pixelated effect, whereas 遮 is a broader term that could mean using a hand, a piece of paper, or a black bar.
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