tai4 coi4題材题材

Jyutpingtai4 coi4

Yaletàih chòih

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Subject matter, theme, or material used to express a central idea in a literary or artistic work.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the raw content or topics chosen for creative works rather than the underlying message or moral. It is frequently used in academic or professional discussions about film, literature, or art projects. Unlike the broader term 主題, which refers to the central message, this refers to the specific subject matter or source material selected for development.

Measure word

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Examples

le1呢tou3套hei3戲ge3嘅tai4題coi4材hou2好dak6特bit6別aa4呀。

The subject matter of this movie is very unique.

nei5你wan2搵dou3到sik1適hap6合ge3嘅tai4題coi4材mei6未aa4呀？

Have you found a suitable theme yet?

Common phrases

tai4題coi4材gwong2廣faan6泛

wide range of subject matter

syun2選zaak6擇tai4題coi4材

to choose a theme

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 主題, which is the central theme or moral of a story. Using this to describe the main point of a speech or a conversation sounds unnatural, as it is reserved for artistic or intellectual content.