gwaan1 ji6 go1關二哥关二哥

Jyutpinggwaan1 ji6 go1

Yalegwāan yih gō

名詞

Definition

Guan Yu, a general from the Three Kingdoms period revered as a god of war, loyalty, and wealth.

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How it's used

Referring to him as 關二哥 is a sign of respect and intimacy, reflecting his status as a legendary figure of brotherhood. While he is a historical figure, he is treated as a living presence in many traditional businesses and police stations. Using this specific title instead of his formal name 關羽 signals that you are speaking within the context of local cultural or religious practices.

Examples

hou2好do1多pou3舖tau2頭dou1都wui6會喺hai2門mun4口hau2供gung1奉fung6關gwaan1二ji6哥。

Many shops will worship Guan Yu at their entrance.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知dim2點gaai2解ging2警caat3察ji5以cin4前gam3咁ging3敬zung6重gwaan1關ji6二go1哥？

Do you know why police officers used to respect Guan Yu so much?

Common phrases

gung1供fung6奉gwaan1關ji6二go1哥

worship Guan Yu

baai3拜gwaan1關ji6二go1哥

pay respects to Guan Yu

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in a casual or disrespectful way, as he is a deity in many traditions. It is not just a historical nickname but a title used for someone who is actively worshipped.