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Definition
Video recording or video footage.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act or product of capturing moving images, often used in formal or technical contexts like security footage or professional production. In casual daily life, people almost always prefer using 錄影 or just 影片 instead of this term. It carries a slightly more clinical or official tone compared to the more common alternatives.
Measure word
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This video recording was filmed very clearly.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this as a direct translation for any kind of video, but it sounds overly formal or stiff in casual conversation. Use 影片 when talking about YouTube clips or movies, and reserve this for surveillance or archival footage.
Grammar color guide
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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.
