ciu4 baai3朝拜
Jyutpingciu4 baai3
Yalechìuh baai
Definition
To pay homage to; a worship ritual of kneeling before a monarch or a deity.
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How it's used
Beyond formal religious contexts, this term can carry a slightly ironic or hyperbolic tone when describing someone who is overly eager to meet a celebrity or a person of high status. It emphasizes the act of showing extreme reverence or submission, often involving a physical gesture like bowing or kneeling.
Examples
They went inside the temple to worship the deity.
Are you going to pay respects to that master?
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Common phrases
worship with sincerity
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 拜神, which is the general, everyday act of offering incense or food to deities. 朝拜 implies a more formal, structured, or grander ritualistic process.
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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.
