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Definition
Honorific for Bao Zheng, a Song Dynasty official renowned for his uprightness and justice, also revered as a deity.
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How it's used
Bao Gong serves as a cultural archetype for absolute integrity and judicial fairness in Chinese society. It is common to use the term metaphorically to describe someone who refuses to show favoritism or who insists on upholding the law regardless of personal relationships. Because of his legendary status in folklore, he is often depicted with a distinctive black face and a crescent-shaped mark on his forehead in Cantonese opera and television dramas.
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He is so fair in his work, he is practically a modern-day Bao Gong.
Do you know how Bao Gong used to preside over cases?
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Common phrases
Bao Gong presiding over a case
a modern-day Bao Gong
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
