baai3 ngau5 zoeng6拜偶像
Jyutpingbaai3 ngau5 zoeng6
Yalebaai ngáuh jeuhng
Definition
To worship idols; to practice idolatry.
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How it's used
Primarily used in religious contexts, particularly within Christian communities to describe the act of venerating statues or images. It carries a strong connotation of disapproval or theological conflict when used by believers to describe non-Christian practices. Outside of religious discourse, it is rarely used in everyday conversation.
Examples
Her family is very religious and would never worship idols.
Do you know where people worship idols?
Related words
Common phrases
do not worship idols
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe general cultural traditions like burning incense for ancestors, as that is more accurately described as 拜祖先. Using 拜偶像 for ancestral worship can be seen as offensive or culturally insensitive.
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Grammar guides
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