daai6 sing4 fat6 gaau3大乘佛教
Jyutpingdaai6 sing4 fat6 gaau3
Yaledaaih sìhng faht gaau
Definition
Mahayana Buddhism
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the branch of Buddhism prevalent in East Asia, often contrasted with Theravada Buddhism. It is a formal term used in academic, religious, or philosophical discussions rather than casual daily chatter. When speaking about religious practice in Hong Kong, people might also simply refer to it as 佛教 if the specific school is already understood from the context.
Examples
He is a devout follower of Mahayana Buddhism.
Do you know what the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism are like?
Related words
Common phrases
Mahayana Buddhist doctrine
Mahayana Buddhist scriptures
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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.
