jyut6 jyu5 caan4 pin3粵語殘片粤语残片
Jyutpingjyut6 jyu5 caan4 pin3
Yaleyuht yúh chàahn pin
Definition
Derogatory term for old Cantonese black-and-white films, implying slow-moving plots and poor video quality.
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How it's used
This term is used to mock the perceived poor production quality, slow pacing, and outdated tropes found in mid-century Hong Kong cinema. While 粵語長片 is a neutral or even nostalgic term for these black and white movies, adding the character 殘 implies the films are dilapidated or worthless. It is often used figuratively to describe anything that feels archaic, overly dramatic, or tedious.
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This movie is as boring as an old, low-quality Cantonese film.
Related words
Common phrases
more boring than an old Cantonese film
Common mistake
Do not use this term when speaking to film enthusiasts or older generations who genuinely appreciate the historical value of these movies, as it is inherently insulting to the genre.
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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.
