git3 jyun4結緣结缘

Jyutpinggit3 jyun4

Yalegit yùhn

動詞

Definition

To develop an affinity with Buddhism, or to form a bond of destiny with someone.

technicalto develop an affinity with Buddhism and take refuge in it
to form a bond of destiny with someone, typically in love

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How it's used

Originally a religious term, this expression has evolved to describe any significant or fated connection between people, places, or things. It carries a sense of serendipity or destiny, implying that a meeting was not just a coincidence but a meaningful encounter. While still used in Buddhist contexts, you will frequently hear it in everyday speech to describe meeting a new friend or discovering a favorite shop.

Examples

keoi5佢sai3細sai3細go3個zau6就tung4同fat6佛git3結zo2咗jyun4緣。

He has had an affinity with Buddhism since he was a child.

nei5你gam1今jat6日lai4嚟dou3到nei1呢dou6度，dou1都syun3算hai6係tung4同fat6佛git3結jyun4緣aa4呀。

You coming here today can be considered developing an affinity with Buddhism.

Common phrases

jyu5與fat6佛git3結jyun4緣

to develop an affinity with Buddhism

git3結go3個sin6善jyun4緣

to establish a positive connection

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simple acquaintance. It implies a deeper, almost karmic connection, so using it for a casual or fleeting meeting can sound overly dramatic or pretentious.