do1 san4 gaau3多神教
Jyutpingdo1 san4 gaau3
Yaledō sàhn gaau
Definition
Polytheism; a polytheistic religion that worships more than one god.
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How it's used
Academic terms like this are often used in formal discussions or religious studies rather than casual daily chatter. When describing specific faiths, people are more likely to name the religion directly instead of categorizing it as a polytheistic one. It functions primarily as a descriptive noun for classification purposes.
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go3個goExamples
The religion they believe in is polytheistic.
Do you know which countries primarily follow polytheistic religions?
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Common phrases
to believe in a polytheistic religion
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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.
