jyu4 lok6 hyun1娛樂圈娱乐圈
Jyutpingjyu4 lok6 hyun1
Yaleyùh lohk hyūn
Definition
The entertainment industry; showbiz; the circle of celebrities and performers.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the professional sphere of performers, actors, and singers rather than just the general concept of entertainment. It carries a slightly gossipy or detached tone, often used when discussing scandals or the superficial nature of celebrity life. People frequently use it to contrast the 'real world' with the 'glamorous' but often unstable life of public figures.
Examples
He really wants to enter the entertainment industry to develop his career.
News from within the entertainment circle is really hard to say for sure.
Related words
Common phrases
entertainment news
to work in the entertainment industry
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general leisure activities or hobbies, as it is strictly reserved for the professional celebrity industry. Do not confuse it with 娛樂, which is the general act of having fun or being entertained.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
