hoi1 coeng4開場开场
Jyutpinghoi1 coeng4
Yalehōi chèuhng
Definition
To start or commence, typically of a show, movie, or performance.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the commencement of scheduled events like movies, plays, or concerts. It implies a formal or semi-formal schedule where an audience is expected to be present. Unlike general verbs for starting, it carries the nuance of the curtain rising or the lights dimming.
Examples
The movie starts at eight sharp, have you bought the tickets yet?
The concert is about to start, is everyone ready?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the start of a general activity or a process like starting a car or a meeting. For those, use 開始 instead.
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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.
