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Definition
Scripture; the written text in classics or religious sutras.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the written content within religious or philosophical scriptures rather than the book itself. It is frequently used when discussing the act of reciting or interpreting specific lines from sacred works. While it primarily appears in religious contexts, it carries a sense of gravity and reverence.
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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.
