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Definition
To borrow in subtraction, or to use forced perspective in photography and filming.
- technicalto borrow in subtraction when a digit is less than zero
- to use forced perspective or optical illusions in photography or filming
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How it's used
Beyond its primary mathematical meaning, this term is widely used in media production to describe forced perspective. It refers to positioning subjects or cameras to create an optical illusion, such as making a distant object appear to be held in someone's hand or making two people appear closer than they actually are. It is a standard technical term in film and photography settings.
Examples
You need to borrow from the next column to subtract in this math problem.
The photographer told me to use a forced perspective trick so it looks like I'm kissing them.
Related words
Common phrases
filming with forced perspective
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 借錢, which means to borrow money. The term 借位 is strictly for mathematical subtraction or visual tricks, never for borrowing physical objects or currency.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
