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Definition
The cast of a film, show, or play.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English word cast, this term is almost exclusively used in the context of entertainment media like films, television shows, or stage productions. It refers specifically to the collective lineup of actors involved in a project. It carries a slightly informal tone compared to more formal terms like 演員陣容.
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The cast for this movie is really strong, you must watch it.
Do you think this cast is attractive enough?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English word card, even though they sound similar. It is strictly used for people in a production, not for physical cards or credit cards.
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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.
