cong3 sai3 gei2創世紀创世纪

Jyutpingcong3 sai3 gei2

Yalechong sai géi

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Definition

Creation myth, particularly the story of creation; also used as the name of the Book of Genesis in the Bible.

creation myth
the Book of Genesis

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the biblical account of the origin of the world in the Book of Genesis. While it can be used to describe creation myths from other cultures, it carries a strong association with Christian theology in a Hong Kong context. Use it when discussing religious texts or philosophical origins of the universe.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意jin4研gau3究cong3創sai3世gei2紀ge3嘅gu3故si6事。

He really likes studying the story of creation.

ni1呢bun2本syu1書hai6係gong2講gan2緊cong3創sai3世gei2紀㗎。

This book is about the creation myth.

Common phrases

cong3創sai3世gei2紀gu3故si6事

creation story

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe the general concept of 'creating something new' or 'innovation', as it is strictly reserved for the mythological or theological act of creation.