kek6 jyun2劇院剧院
Jyutpingkek6 jyun2
Yalekehk yún
Definition
Theatre or opera house; a building designed specifically for staging live theatrical and opera performances.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a grand venue designed for formal performances, such as Cantonese opera or Western stage plays. It carries a sense of architectural scale and cultural importance, distinguishing it from a standard cinema or movie house.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
We are going to the theatre to watch a show tonight.
Is the sound quality in this theatre good?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word for a movie theatre, which is called 戲院. Using 劇院 for a cinema sounds overly formal or incorrect to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
