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Yalesiu pín
Definition
Comedy film; a movie intended to make the audience laugh.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to films designed to provoke laughter, often used when discussing cinema preferences or weekend plans. Unlike the broader term 喜劇 which can refer to the genre in a literary or theatrical sense, 笑片 is strictly for movies. It is common to hear people describe a film as 幾好笑 to indicate it successfully achieves the goal of a comedy.
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This comedy is so funny that it's unbelievable.
Do you like watching comedy films?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 喜劇 when you specifically mean a movie, as it sounds more formal or refers to the genre itself rather than the casual viewing experience. Stick to 笑片 for everyday conversation about what is playing at the cinema.
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