si6 pan4視頻视频
Jyutpingsi6 pan4
Yalesih pàhn
Definition
Video
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How it's used
Although 視頻 is widely understood in Hong Kong due to the influence of written Chinese and digital platforms, it is technically a loan from Mandarin terminology. Most native speakers prefer using 影片 or simply the English word video when speaking casually. Using 視頻 in daily conversation can sometimes sound slightly formal or like a direct translation from a software interface.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 視頻 with 視像, which specifically refers to video calls or real-time visual communication. If you are talking about a pre-recorded clip, use 影片 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
