pin3 cau4片酬
Jyutpingpin3 cau4
Yalepin chàuh
Definition
Actor's fee; remuneration for acting or participating in a film.
colloquialworkmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to the payment received by actors for their performance in a film or television production. While it sounds professional, it is frequently used in gossip or entertainment news to discuss the market value of celebrities. It is distinct from general salary or wages because it implies a contract for a specific creative project.
Examples
The remuneration he got for filming this movie is very high.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word for regular office salaries or hourly wages, as it is strictly reserved for the entertainment industry.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
