hau6 zai3後製后制
Jyutpinghau6 zai3
Yalehauh jai
Definition
Post-production; the phase of filmmaking or media creation after filming.
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How it's used
Shortening words is extremely common in professional creative industries in Hong Kong. While 後期製作 is the formal term used in contracts or official documents, industry professionals almost exclusively use 後製 in daily communication. It carries a sense of efficiency and familiarity with the technical workflow.
Examples
The post-production for this video isn't finished yet.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal business correspondence or academic writing, as it is strictly a colloquial abbreviation. Stick to the full form 後期製作 if you are writing a formal proposal or contract.
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Grammar guides
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