din6 jing2電影电影
Jyutpingdin6 jing2
Yaledihn yíng
Definition
Movie; film.
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How it's used
While 電影 is the standard term, locals often refer to movies simply as 套戲 or 齣戲 in casual conversation. The word 電影 feels slightly more formal or descriptive, such as when discussing the film industry or genres. When recommending a film to a friend, using 戲 is much more natural than using 電影.
Measure word
bou6部bouhExamples
Have you seen any good movies lately?
The movie was so boring that I fell asleep halfway through.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 個 as a measure word for movies, but the correct classifiers are 部, 套, or 齣. Using 個 sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
