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Definition
Gospel; the teachings of God proclaimed in Christianity.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the religious teachings of Christianity and Catholicism. While it carries a formal tone in theological contexts, it is frequently used in everyday speech by believers to describe the act of sharing their faith. It is almost exclusively used within religious communities rather than in secular daily life.
Examples
He is very enthusiastic about preaching the Gospel.
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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.
