go1 kek6 mei6 jing2歌劇魅影歌剧魅影
Jyutpinggo1 kek6 mei6 jing2
Yalegō kehk meih yíng
Definition
The Phantom of the Opera, the musical.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the famous musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. While it is a direct translation of the title, it is treated as a proper noun and typically used in the context of theater or performance arts. It is common to drop the word 歌劇 when discussing it with friends, simply calling it 魅影 if the context is already clear.
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The Phantom of the Opera is truly a classic.
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