ngai6 seot6 ban2藝術品艺术品
Jyutpingngai6 seot6 ban2
Yalengaih seuht bán
Definition
Work of art; an artifact or creation of high cultural, historical, or aesthetic value.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to objects that possess aesthetic or cultural significance rather than just any decorative item. While it can describe historical artifacts, it is most frequently used in the context of galleries, museums, or high-end interior design. It carries a sense of sophistication and value that distinguishes it from general household ornaments.
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This piece of art is really beautiful.
How much do you think this piece of art is worth?
Related words
Common phrases
to collect art
to appreciate art
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 裝飾品, which refers to generic decorative items or ornaments that lack the specific artistic or cultural weight implied by 藝術品.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
