pong4 baak6旁白
Jyutpingpong4 baak6
Yalepòhng baahk
Definition
Narration, voice-over, or the narrator providing background and plot details for a drama or story.
- narration; voice-over; commentary accompanying a film or broadcast
- narrator; the person who delivers a voice-over or commentary
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to the off-screen voice providing context or internal thoughts that characters within the story cannot hear. It is distinct from 旁述, which typically describes live events like sports matches or news reports where the speaker is commenting on real-time action. Use 旁白 when discussing scripted media like films, documentaries, or audiobooks.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
The narration in this movie is delivered with great emotion.
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 旁述, which is used for live commentary or play-by-play reporting. Using 旁白 to describe a football commentator would sound unnatural.
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Grammar guides
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