cing1 lung4 jin2 jyut6 dou1青龍偃月刀青龙偃月刀
Jyutpingcing1 lung4 jin2 jyut6 dou1
Yalechīng lùhng yín yuht dōu
Definition
The Green Dragon Crescent Blade, a legendary weapon wielded by Guan Yu in Chinese folklore and literature.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the iconic pole weapon wielded by the general Guanyu in historical fiction. It carries a strong cultural weight, often appearing in temple statues, opera performances, and traditional festivals where Guanyu is honored. Using this term outside of historical or literary contexts usually implies a comparison to something heavy, oversized, or dramatically heroic.
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baa2把báExamples
He is holding the Green Dragon Crescent Blade and pretending to be Guanyu.
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Common phrases
Guanyu holding the Green Dragon Crescent Blade
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
