How to Say ‘Documentary’ in Traditional Chinese
紀錄片
jì lù piàn
[jì lù piàn]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In Taiwan, 紀錄片 feels normal and everyday, but choosing one as entertainment can sound a bit worthy or nerdy in a joking way. That's why it works well in a playful argument about what to watch.
Phrase Breakdown
紀錄片
jì lù piàn
[jì lù piàn]
documentary
A movie or a television program that provides a factual report on a particular subject.
晚上我們一起看紀錄片，所以要把遙控器準備好。
At night we will watch the documentary together, so get the remote control ready.
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