soeng3 dai2相底
Jyutpingsoeng3 dai2
Yaleseung dái
Definition
Negative film; photo negatives.
colloquialtechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical strip or frame of film used in traditional photography. While digital photography has made the term less common in daily life, it remains the standard way to describe the original negative in a darkroom or archival context.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
This roll of film hasn't been taken to be developed yet.
Related words
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.
