bou2 saat3寶剎宝刹
Jyutpingbou2 saat3
Yalebóu saat
Definition
A Buddhist temple or its pagoda.
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How it's used
Refers to a Buddhist temple or pagoda with a sense of reverence or formality. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation and often appears in formal writing, literature, or when describing historical sites. Using it in a mundane context can sound overly dramatic or poetic.
Measure word
zo2座jóExamples
Will you go to the temple to worship tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
to visit and worship at a temple
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
