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Jyutpinghei3 maa5
Yalehei máh
Definition
A play or performance; an item on a theatrical program.
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How it's used
Originally referring to the specific repertoire of a Chinese opera troupe, this term has evolved to describe any planned sequence of events or a specific performance. It often carries a slightly dramatic or performative nuance, suggesting that an event is being staged or presented for an audience. Use it when discussing the content of a show or, metaphorically, when someone is putting on a show of behavior.
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The play tonight is very exciting.
What do you think of this play?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean a movie, which is usually called 電影. It is specifically tied to theatrical or staged performances.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
