gwong2 bo3 kek6廣播劇广播剧
Jyutpinggwong2 bo3 kek6
Yalegwóng bo kehk
Definition
Radio drama; a play performed through sound, typically broadcast on the radio.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Radio dramas hold a nostalgic place in Hong Kong culture, often associated with the golden age of local broadcasting. They rely entirely on voice acting, sound effects, and music to build tension or atmosphere, making them a unique medium compared to television. While digital streaming has changed how people consume audio content, the term remains firmly linked to the classic format of episodic storytelling on the radio.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
He really likes listening to late-night radio dramas.
Related words
Common phrases
to listen to a radio drama
to produce a radio drama
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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.
