ging1 syu1經書经书
Jyutpingging1 syu1
Yalegīng syū
Definition
Classic scriptures or books containing religious doctrines or philosophical thoughts.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to sacred texts or foundational philosophical works rather than general literature. While it carries a formal weight, it is the standard term used across various religious traditions in Hong Kong. It is often paired with verbs like 讀 or 抄 to describe the act of studying or transcribing these texts.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 課本, which refers to school textbooks. Using 經書 for secular academic books will sound confusing or overly dramatic.
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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.
