suk6 pin2熟片
Jyutpingsuk6 pin2
Yalesuhk pín
Definition
A finished, post-produced film in the film industry.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the final version of a movie after post-production, including editing, color grading, and sound mixing. It is strictly professional jargon used by people working in the film and television industry in Hong Kong. Using it in casual conversation about watching a movie at a cinema sounds unnatural and overly technical.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
The director said the film is edited, we can take the finished cut for review.
Related words
Common phrases
to edit the final cut
to submit the finished film for review
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 熟食, which refers to cooked food. Learners often mistakenly use 熟片 to describe a movie that is 'well-known' or 'classic', but it strictly refers to the production stage of a film.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
