ze6 mok6謝幕谢幕
Jyutpingze6 mok6
Yalejeh mohk
Definition
To take a curtain call; to return to the stage to thank the audience at the end of a performance.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the formal act of performers returning to the stage after a show to acknowledge the audience. While it is a standard term in theatre, it can also be used metaphorically in daily life to describe someone making a final public appearance before retiring or leaving a position.
Examples
The performance is over, the actors are coming out for a curtain call.
The audience applauded wildly when they took their curtain call.
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