ding6 gaak3定格
Jyutpingding6 gaak3
Yaledihng gaak
Definition
To freeze at a certain frame on a television or film screen.
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How it's used
Originally referring to film or television frames, this term is now commonly used for any digital interface that becomes unresponsive. It carries a sense of a temporary technical glitch rather than a permanent crash. Use it whenever a screen stops moving or a video stream hangs.
Examples
The screen suddenly froze while I was watching the movie.
Has your computer frozen?
Related words
Common phrases
screen freeze
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 停機, which usually implies a machine has completely shut down or stopped working entirely. 定格 specifically describes a frozen visual state where the device is still powered on.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
