hoi1 geng3開鏡开镜
Jyutpinghoi1 geng3
Yalehōi geng
Definition
To start filming a movie or television series.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the commencement of production for a film or television series, often associated with a ceremonial event involving the whole cast and crew. It captures the moment the camera starts rolling for the first time on a project. While it sounds professional, it is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing celebrity news or upcoming entertainment projects.
Examples
The movie starts filming next month.
When will they start filming?
Related words
Common phrases
hold a filming commencement ceremony
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general opening or starting verbs like 開工 or 開始. It is strictly limited to the context of professional film and television production.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
