maan6 dung6 zok3慢動作慢动作
Jyutpingmaan6 dung6 zok3
Yalemaahn duhng jok
Definition
Slow motion; video played back at a slow speed.
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How it's used
Beyond its technical use in video editing or sports broadcasting, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who is physically sluggish or inefficient. When applied to a person, it carries a slightly mocking or impatient tone, implying that their pace is frustratingly slow compared to the situation.
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dyun6段dyunhExamples
I need to watch the slow motion replay to see this goal clearly.
He works in such slow motion, just like a sloth.
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Common phrases
slow motion replay
to turn on slow motion
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 慢吞吞, which specifically describes a person's slow and dawdling manner. 慢動作 is a noun referring to the speed of an action or a video effect, whereas 慢吞吞 is a descriptive phrase for a person's character or behavior.
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Grammar guides
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