ziu3 soeng2照相
Jyutpingziu3 soeng2
Yalejiu séung
Definition
To take a picture or photograph.
colloquialdaily actionstechnology
How it's used
While 照相 is understood, it is considered formal or slightly dated in Hong Kong. Locals almost exclusively use 影相 in daily life. Using 照相 can sound like you are reading from a textbook or using a term from a different region.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 照相 because it appears in dictionaries, but it sounds unnatural in casual conversation. Always prefer 影相 to sound like a local.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
