gou1 cing1高清
Jyutpinggou1 cing1
Yalegōu chīng
Definition
High definition (HD), typically referring to a resolution of 720p or above.
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How it's used
Originally referring specifically to broadcast standards, the term has expanded to describe any clear or detailed visual content. It is frequently used in casual conversation to describe sharp images or even clear audio quality. When used as an adjective, it often appears with the particle 㗎 to emphasize the quality of the item being discussed.
Examples
This TV is high definition.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or abstract concepts, as it is strictly reserved for digital media, screens, and visual output. It does not mean tall or high in a physical sense.
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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.
