gam1 gong1 ging1金剛經金刚经
Jyutpinggam1 gong1 ging1
Yalegām gōng gīng
Definition
The Diamond Sutra; an important Mahayana Buddhist scripture.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Mahayana Buddhist text known for its focus on the nature of reality and emptiness. It is frequently recited or studied by practitioners seeking to cultivate wisdom and calm the mind. In local culture, it is often associated with funeral rites or memorial services to provide comfort and merit for the deceased.
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He recently started reading the Diamond Sutra every day.
Do you know where one can buy the Diamond Sutra?
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Common phrases
to read the Diamond Sutra
to transcribe the Diamond Sutra
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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.
