hei3 fei1戲飛戏飞
Jyutpinghei3 fei1
Yalehei fēi
Definition
A movie ticket or theater ticket.
colloquialplacesdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to cinema tickets in modern usage, despite the literal meaning of theatrical performance. While it can technically apply to stage plays, people usually use 飛 or 門票 for non-movie performances to avoid ambiguity. It is the standard, everyday term for going to the cinema.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 戲票, which is the formal, written version often seen on signs or official websites. Using 戲票 in casual conversation sounds overly stiff or like you are reading from a document.
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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.
