ziu3 pin2 zaa3 daan2照片炸彈照片炸弹
Jyutpingziu3 pin2 zaa3 daan2
Yalejiu pín ja dáan
Definition
Photobomb; to ruin a photograph by unexpectedly appearing in the camera's field of view.
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How it's used
This term is a direct calque of the English concept and is widely understood by younger generations in Hong Kong. It is often used as a verb phrase by adding 玩 before it, indicating the act of intentionally ruining a photo. While it appears in social media contexts, it remains a playful term rather than a formal one.
Examples
Why are you photobombing behind me?
The photo became hilarious because someone photobombed it.
Related words
Common phrases
to photobomb
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal explosives or dangerous items, as the word 炸彈 is used metaphorically here. Ensure the context is clearly about photography to avoid confusion.
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