fat6 miu6佛廟佛庙
Jyutpingfat6 miu6
Yalefaht miuh
Definition
Buddhist temple.
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How it's used
While 佛廟 is understood, locals more commonly refer to Buddhist sites as 寺 or 寺廟. Using 佛廟 can sound slightly descriptive or generic, whereas 寺 is the standard term for a Buddhist monastery or temple complex.
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gaan1間gānExamples
I want to go to the Buddhist temple to pray tomorrow.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 廟 for all religious buildings, but 廟 specifically refers to Taoist or folk religion temples, while 寺 is reserved for Buddhist ones.
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Grammar guides
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