zan1 jan4 biu2 jin2真人表演
Jyutpingzan1 jan4 biu2 jin2
Yalejān yàhn bíu yín
Definition
A live show or live performance involving real people.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to human performers appearing in person, distinguishing it from recorded media or animated content. It carries an implication of physical presence and spontaneity that is absent in screen-based entertainment. Use this when emphasizing that the audience is witnessing the action unfold in real time right before their eyes.
Measure word
coeng4場chèunghExamples
There is a live show to watch tonight.
Do you like watching live performances?
Related words
Common phrases
to watch a live show
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a live broadcast on television, as that is still mediated by a screen. It is reserved for events where the performer and audience share the same physical space.
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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.
