gaau3 fu6教父
Jyutpinggaau3 fu6
Yalegaau fuh
Definition
Godfather
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of Catholic or Anglican baptism ceremonies where the person takes on a spiritual guardianship role. While the term is understood by most, it is rarely used outside of religious or formal family contexts in Hong Kong. It does not carry the same cultural weight as the cinematic mafia figure often associated with the term in Western media.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
to serve as a godfather
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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