ceon4 lai5巡禮巡礼
Jyutpingceon4 lai5
Yalechèuhn láih
Definition
A pilgrimage; visiting and inspecting a place, especially a religious site or locations from a work of fiction.
- a pilgrimage to a religious site or church
- slanga pop-culture pilgrimage; visiting real-life locations from a work of fiction
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How it's used
Originally referring to religious journeys, this term has been widely adopted by pop culture fans to describe visiting real world locations featured in anime, manga, or films. It carries a sense of reverence or deep appreciation for the source material, elevating a simple visit to a meaningful experience. It is frequently used in the context of social media check ins where fans recreate specific shots from their favorite media.
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ci3次chiExamples
They went to that old cinema for a pilgrimage.
Are you planning to go on a pilgrimage to the locations from that anime?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a simple visit or sightseeing trip, as it implies a specific intent to pay homage to a place due to its connection to a work of art or religious significance.
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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.



