din6 si6 waa2 min6電視畫面电视画面
Jyutpingdin6 si6 waa2 min6
Yaledihn sih wá mihn
Definition
Television screen; a television picture or broadcast image.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the visual content displayed on a screen rather than the physical television set itself. It is frequently used when discussing technical issues like signal loss or the quality of the broadcast image. While it can refer to the screen surface, it more commonly denotes the actual video feed or scene being shown.
Examples
The television picture suddenly lost its signal.
Related words
Common phrases
the television picture is clear
the television picture is flickering
Common mistake
Learners often use this term to refer to the physical television set, but the correct word for the device is 電視機. Using this term to describe the hardware sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Grammar color guide
Noun
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
