ding2 lai5 mou4 baai3頂禮膜拜顶礼膜拜

Jyutpingding2 lai5 mou4 baai3

Yaledíng láih mòuh baai

Definition

To prostrate oneself in worship or to kneel and bow in deep respect.

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How it's used

Originally a Buddhist term describing a specific act of physical prostration, it is now frequently used metaphorically to describe excessive admiration or blind devotion. In casual conversation, it often carries a sarcastic or critical tone when directed at people who show subservient behavior toward authority figures or celebrities.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋deoi3對ngau5偶zoeng6像gaan2簡zik6直hai6係ding2頂lai5禮mou4膜baai3拜。

They absolutely worship their idol.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使deoi3對zyu6住go3個lou5老baan2闆ding2頂lai5禮mou4膜baai3拜aa4呀？

Do you really need to prostrate yourself before the boss?

Common phrases

maang4盲muk6目ding2頂lai5禮mou4膜baai3拜

blindly worship

Common mistake

Avoid using this in a literal religious context unless you are specifically referring to the formal Buddhist ritual, as it sounds overly dramatic or mocking in everyday situations.