sau2 jin2首演
Jyutpingsau2 jin2
Yalesáu yín
Definition
The premiere or debut of a live performance, such as a play or classical music concert.
neutralother
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the first public performance of artistic works like plays, operas, or musical compositions. It carries a sense of formal occasion and is rarely used for casual events or general product launches. When referring to a person's first public appearance, terms like 處女作 or 首次亮相 are more appropriate.
Examples
This play premieres tomorrow night, have you bought tickets yet?
The piece their orchestra is debuting this time is very unique.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for the first time a person does something, such as a debut performance by a pop singer or an athlete's first game, as those contexts usually require different terminology.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
