hong1 sing4 jing2 zin2康城影展
Jyutpinghong1 sing4 jing2 zin2
Yalehōng sìngh yíng jín
Definition
Cannes Film Festival
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How it's used
This name is the standard way to refer to the festival in Hong Kong. It follows the common practice of using the Cantonese pronunciation of the city name, 康城, rather than the Mandarin-based transliteration. It is treated as a proper noun and often appears in entertainment news or casual discussions about cinema.
Examples
nei5 tai2 zo2 gam1 nin4 hong1 sing4 jing2 zin2 di1 hei3 mei6 aa4
你睇咗今年康城影展啲戲未呀？
Have you watched the films from this year's Cannes Film Festival yet?
keoi5 tou3 hei3 jap6 wai4 zo2 hong1 sing4 jing2 zin2 hou2 sai1 lei6 gaa4
佢套戲入圍咗康城影展，好犀利㗎。
His film was selected for the Cannes Film Festival, which is very impressive.
Related words
Common phrases
jap6 wai4 hong1 sing4 jing2 zin2
入圍康城影展
to be selected for the Cannes Film Festival
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
