mou5 haap6 pin2武俠片武侠片
Jyutpingmou5 haap6 pin2
Yalemóuh haahp pín
Definition
Martial arts film; wuxia movie.
colloquialother
How it's used
Focuses specifically on films featuring swordplay, martial arts, and historical settings, often involving chivalrous heroes. While it translates to martial arts movies, it carries a distinct cultural weight linked to classic literature and traditional Chinese heroism. It is distinct from modern action films that rely heavily on guns or contemporary settings.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
Related words
Common phrases
classic martial arts movie
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 動作片, which is a broader term for any action movie. Use 武俠片 only when referring to the specific genre involving traditional martial arts and historical themes.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
