toi4 cin4台前
Jyutpingtoi4 cin4
Yaletòih chìhn
Definition
Front of the stage; in front of the stage.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical space immediately in front of a stage or performance area. It is often used in contrast with 幕後, which describes the backstage or behind the scenes work. While it can refer to literal stage positions, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe people who are in the public eye versus those working behind the scenes.
Examples
He is performing in front of the stage.
Can you stand back in front of the stage?
Related words
Common phrases
in front of and behind the scenes
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
