ngai6 ze2藝者艺者
Jyutpingngai6 ze2
Yalengaih jé
Definition
An artist, or a Japanese geisha.
- artist
- geisha
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How it's used
While 藝者 can technically refer to a Japanese geisha, it is more commonly used in modern Cantonese to describe a performer or artist in a general sense. It carries a slightly more formal or artistic nuance compared to the more common term 藝人, which is typically reserved for mainstream celebrities or entertainers in the media industry.
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Common phrases
famous artist
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 藝人, which is the standard term for a celebrity or pop star. Using 藝者 to describe a TV actor or singer can sound overly literary or slightly archaic in daily conversation.
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