din6 jing2 sing1電影明星电影明星
Jyutpingdin6 jing2 sing1
Yaledinh yíng sīng
Definition
A movie star; a film star
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How it's used
While the term is perfectly standard, Hong Kongers often shorten it to just 明星 when the context of film or entertainment is already clear. Using the full four-character phrase can sound slightly formal or descriptive, as if you are specifically distinguishing them from television stars or singers.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
keoi5 sai3 go3 go2 zan6 hou2 soeng2 zou6 din6 jing2 sing1
佢細個嗰陣好想做電影明星。
When he was young, he really wanted to be a movie star.
nei5 gok3 dak1 bin1 go3 din6 jing2 sing1 zeoi3 leng3 zai2 aa4
你覺得邊個電影明星最靚仔呀？
Which movie star do you think is the most handsome?
Related words
Common phrases
gwok3 zai3 din6 jing2 sing1
國際電影明星
international movie star
zou6 din6 jing2 sing1
做電影明星
to be a movie star
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
