wun6 waa2換畫换画
Jyutpingwun6 waa2
Yalewuhn wá
Definition
To change the movie currently showing in a theatre, or figuratively to change romantic partners.
- for a movie theatre to end the run of one movie and start showing another
- figurativeto change boyfriend or girlfriend; to go through partners
colloquialpeopleother
How it's used
Originally referring strictly to the physical changing of film reels in a cinema, this term has evolved into a common metaphor for replacing someone or something. It is frequently used in relationships to describe someone who frequently swaps partners. The tone is often slightly judgmental or gossipy when applied to people.
Examples
That movie is changing tomorrow, you better be quick if you want to see it.
Related words
Common phrases
to change partners very quickly
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe changing a painting or a literal picture on a wall. It is strictly reserved for cinematic schedules or, metaphorically, for people.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
