dou2禱祷
Jyutpingdou2
Yaledóu
Definition
To pray; a prayer to a deity.
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How it's used
The character 禱 is almost exclusively used in the compound 祈禱. It functions as a morpheme rather than a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese. When people talk about praying, they use the full two-character term 祈禱 rather than just 禱.
Examples
He is praying sincerely inside the church.
Did you pray today?
Related words
Common phrases
to pray
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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.
