ho2 laan4 ging1可蘭經可兰经
Jyutpingho2 laan4 ging1
Yalehó làahn gīng
Definition
The Koran, Qur'an; the holy book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of Allah.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the sacred text of Islam. It is often used in formal or religious contexts, though it is the standard term for the book in Cantonese. When discussing religious texts, it is common to use the classifier 部 to emphasize the gravity or the physical volume of the work.
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bou6部bouhExamples
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Common phrases
reciting the Koran
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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.
