gwaan1 dai3 miu6關帝廟关帝庙
Jyutpinggwaan1 dai3 miu6
Yalegwāan dai miuh
Definition
Temple dedicated to Guan Yu, the God of War.
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How it's used
Guan Yu is revered as a symbol of loyalty and righteousness, making his temples popular places for business owners and police officers to pray for success and protection. While often referred to as 關帝廟, locals sometimes simply call them 關帝古廟 if the structure is historically significant. These temples are distinct from Man Mo Temples, which are dedicated to both the god of literature and the god of war.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Let's go to the Guan Yu Temple to pray later.
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Common phrases
to visit and worship at a Guan Yu Temple
to draw fortune sticks at a Guan Yu Temple
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