dou6 si2道士
Jyutpingdou6 si2
Yaledouh sí
Definition
A Taoist priest.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a practitioner of Taoism who performs religious rites or exorcisms. It is distinct from monks in Buddhism, who are referred to as 和尚. The term is often associated with traditional funeral services or temple ceremonies in Hong Kong.
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That Taoist priest is performing a ritual there.
Related words
Common phrases
Taoist priest performing a ritual
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 僧人 or 和尚, as the religious traditions and roles are quite different in local culture.
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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.
