mou5 toi4 kek6舞台劇舞台剧
Jyutpingmou5 toi4 kek6
Yalemóuh tòih kehk
Definition
Stage play; a live drama performed on stage.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to live theatrical performances rather than cinematic ones. While it shares the same meaning as 話劇, the term 舞台劇 emphasizes the physical stage and the live production aspect, making it the standard term for professional theater in Hong Kong.
Measure word
ceot1齣chēutExamples
Do you have time to go see a stage play tomorrow night?
The actors in this stage play performed very passionately.
Related words
Common phrases
to put on a stage play
to enjoy a stage play
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the measure word 個 instead of 齣, which is the specific classifier for theatrical performances and films.
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Grammar guides
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