jing4 gwong1 mok6螢光幕萤光幕
Jyutpingjing4 gwong1 mok6
Yaleyìhng gwōng mohk
Definition
Fluorescent screen, television screen, or computer monitor.
neutraltechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to the glowing display surface of electronic devices like televisions or computers. While technically accurate, it is increasingly being replaced by the more modern and concise term 屏幕 or even the English loanword mon in casual speech. It carries a slightly nostalgic or formal tone compared to the ubiquitous 屏幕.
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He spent the whole night watching movies in front of the screen.
Related words
Common phrases
staring at the screen
the screen is broken
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects that do not emit light, as the term specifically highlights the fluorescent or glowing property of the display.
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Grammar guides
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