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Jyutpinggaau3 ji6
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Definition
Religious doctrine, creed, or dogma; the core beliefs of a religion.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal tenets or core belief systems within an organized religion. It is almost exclusively used in academic, theological, or formal discussions rather than casual daily conversation. When discussing personal beliefs or general values, speakers usually prefer terms like 信念 or 宗旨.
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The doctrine of this religion is very profound.
Do you understand what their doctrine is about?
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Common phrases
religious doctrine
to go against the doctrine
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
