gau3 suk6救贖救赎
Jyutpinggau3 suk6
Yalegau suhk
Definition
Salvation or redemption; to be delivered from sin, suffering, or evil.
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How it's used
This term carries a heavy, philosophical, or religious weight that is rarely used in casual daily chatter. It is primarily encountered in literary contexts, films, or discussions about morality and faith. Using it to describe fixing a minor problem or saving someone from a small inconvenience sounds overly dramatic and unnatural.
Examples
He really wants to find redemption and shake off the shadows of his past.
Is there still any possibility of salvation in this world?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply saving someone from physical danger, such as rescuing someone from a fire or a drowning accident; for those situations, use 救命 or 拯救 instead.
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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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