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Jyutpingsyun2 sau3
Yalesyún sau
Definition
A selection process, draft, tryout, or talent show to find outstanding talent.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to competitive programs where contestants perform to be selected for professional training or debut. It is almost exclusively used in the context of entertainment industry talent searches rather than sports drafts. When discussing sports, Cantonese speakers typically use the English loanword draft directly.
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He joined the talent show, hoping to make his debut.
Have you watched that talent show yet?
Related words
Common phrases
talent show program
to participate in a talent show
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe job interviews or general selection processes, as it implies a public performance or competition format.
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