luk6 zai3錄製录制
Jyutpingluk6 zai3
Yaleluhk jai
Definition
To record, shoot, or film audio or video.
neutraltechnologydaily actions
How it's used
While 錄製 is understood in Cantonese, it sounds quite formal and technical, often appearing in professional media or software contexts. In casual daily conversation, native speakers almost always prefer using 拍片 or 錄影 to describe the act of recording video. Using 錄製 in a relaxed setting can make you sound like you are reading from a news script or a technical manual.
Examples
I recorded a short video today and uploaded it online.
When will the program you are recording be broadcast?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 錄製 for taking photos, but it is strictly for video or audio recording. For taking photos, always use 影相.
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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.
