se2 sat6寫實写实
Jyutpingse2 sat6
Yalesé saht
Definition
Realistic; true to life.
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How it's used
Focuses on the authenticity of a depiction rather than the physical appearance of an object. It is frequently used in critical discussions about media, art, or storytelling to praise how accurately a work captures the complexities of human experience. Unlike the word 真, which simply means true or real, this implies a deliberate artistic choice to mirror reality without embellishment.
Examples
This documentary is filmed very realistically; I felt quite moved after watching it.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects or people, as it is reserved for creative works or accounts of events. Do not confuse it with 真實, which is a noun or adjective for factual reality itself.
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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.
