mok6幕
Jyutpingmok6
Yalemohk
Definition
A scene, sight, or screen, especially a memorable view or a segment of a play.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe a specific, self-contained segment of a performance, movie, or life event. It carries a sense of visual framing, as if looking at a stage or a screen. Unlike general terms for parts or sections, this word emphasizes the emotional or dramatic impact of the moment being observed.
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mok6幕mokhExamples
The most touching part of this movie is the final scene.
Do you remember the scene where they confessed their feelings?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 場, which refers to the entire setting or a broader sequence of events. While 場 can contain multiple scenes, 幕 specifically highlights a single, distinct visual unit or dramatic beat.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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