bou2 daan3寶誕宝诞
Jyutpingbou2 daan3
Yalebóu daan
Definition
A polite term for a deity's birthday.
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How it's used
Use this term specifically when referring to the birthday of a deity or a saint in a respectful manner. It is commonly associated with traditional festivals and temple celebrations across Hong Kong. You will frequently see it used in public announcements or on banners near temples during these festive periods.
Examples
Next week is Tin Hau's birthday, many people will go to pray.
Do you know which day is Guan Yu's birthday?
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Common mistake
Do not use this term for human birthdays, as it is strictly reserved for deities. For a regular person's birthday, use 生日 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
