jin2 ngai6演藝演艺
Jyutpingjin2 ngai6
Yaleyín ngaih
Definition
Performing arts; the art of acting and performance.
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How it's used
This term is formal and primarily used in institutional or professional contexts rather than casual conversation. It is most commonly encountered as part of the name of the prestigious Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, known locally as 演藝學院. When discussing acting or performance in a daily, informal setting, people usually prefer to use the verb phrase 做戲 or the noun 表演.
Examples
He has a lot of talent for performing, he liked to perform since he was little.
Do you know where there are performing arts courses to sign up for?
Related words
Common phrases
Academy for Performing Arts
the entertainment industry
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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.
