soeng5 jin2上演
Jyutpingsoeng5 jin2
Yaleséuhng yín
Definition
To perform; to put on stage or screen, such as a play or a movie.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal contexts regarding cinema, theater, or public performances. It carries a sense of official scheduling or public release rather than casual or amateur acting. When referring to movies, it is often interchangeable with 放映.
Examples
This movie will be shown starting tomorrow.
Do you know where there is a stage play being performed?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday activities or casual events, as it sounds overly dramatic or formal. For informal situations like a school talent show or a small gathering, use 演出 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
