paak3 hei3拍戲拍戏
Jyutpingpaak3 hei3
Yalepaak hei
Definition
To shoot, produce, or act in a film, television show, or video clip.
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How it's used
Refers broadly to any involvement in the production of a film or television show, whether as an actor or a member of the crew. It is frequently used in casual conversation to describe someone's profession or current project. Unlike more formal terms, it carries a sense of active participation in the creative process.
Examples
He is busy shooting a film lately and has no time to come out and hang out.
When did you start acting in films?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 影相, which specifically means taking photographs. Using 拍戲 to describe taking a photo will sound like you are filming a movie scene.
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