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“special effects” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintè xiào

Example

这部电影的特效很好。zhè bù diàn yǐng de tè xiào hěn hǎo

The special effects in this movie are very good.

Illustration for 特效 (special effects)

How to say “special effects” in Chinese

“Special effects” in Chinese is 特效 (tè xiào).

A crafted change to a picture or sound that pushes a scene beyond ordinary reality or heightens its impact.

Full entry for 特效: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 特效

很多短视频都有特效滤镜让画面更有趣。hěn duō duǎn shì pín dōu yǒu tè xiào lǜ jìng ràng huà miàn gèng yǒu qù

Many short videos have special-effects filters that make the visuals more interesting.

Tips for using 特效

  • In film, television, and game conversations, 特效 (tèxiào, "special effects") can refer to work heard as well as work seen, so its meaning is not limited to images.

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