sau1 si6 leot2收視率收视率
Jyutpingsau1 si6 leot2
Yalesāu sih léut
Definition
Television ratings; the data measuring the audience size of a TV program.
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How it's used
Television ratings are a frequent topic of discussion in Hong Kong, especially regarding the competition between local broadcasters. While it is a technical term, it is used casually by viewers to judge the popularity or quality of a show. It is common to hear people speculate about whether a show will be cancelled based on its performance in these metrics.
Examples
Do you know how the ratings are for that show?
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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.
