jing2 si6影視影视
Jyutpingjing2 si6
Yaleyíng sih
Definition
Film and television.
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How it's used
Combining the characters for movie and television creates a broad category for media content. It is primarily used in formal or journalistic contexts rather than casual conversation. You will frequently see it in headlines or official descriptions of academic courses and industry sectors.
Examples
He really likes watching film and television programs.
Are you interested in the film and television industry?
Related words
Common phrases
film and television industry
film and television works
Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday speech when talking about a specific movie or show, as it sounds overly academic or stiff. Use 電影 for movies or 電視劇 for TV dramas instead.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
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.
