duk6 baak6獨白独白
Jyutpingduk6 baak6
Yaleduhk baahk
Definition
Monologue or soliloquy.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of theatre, film, or literature to describe a character speaking their inner thoughts aloud. While it can technically refer to someone talking to themselves in real life, it often carries a slightly dramatic or literary flair when applied to everyday situations.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
This monologue is performed very movingly.
Related words
Common phrases
inner monologue
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a one-sided conversation where one person dominates; for that, use 獨腳戲 instead.
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