jing2 soeng2 pou2影相鋪影相铺

Jyutpingjing2 soeng2 pou2

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Definition

Photography studio; a photo shop where pictures are taken or developed.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to small, local storefronts that offer quick services like passport photos or printing. While modern digital photography has made these shops less common, they remain a staple for official document requirements. The term carries a nostalgic, neighborhood feel compared to professional photography studios that focus on weddings or artistic portraits.

Measure word

gaan1間gān

Examples

le1呢gaan1間jing2影soeng2相pou2鋪jing2影zing3證gin2件soeng2相hou2好faai3快。

This photo studio is very fast at taking ID photos.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知fu6附gan6近bin1邊dou6度jau5有jing2影soeng2相pou2鋪aa4呀？

Do you know where there is a photo studio nearby?

Common phrases

jing2影zing3證gin2件soeng2相

to take ID photos

saai3曬soeng2相

to print photos

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with a professional studio for artistic photography, which is usually called 攝影室. Using 影相鋪 for a high-end commercial studio sounds like you are referring to a small, basic shop.