ji6 dyun1異端异端
Jyutpingji6 dyun1
Yaleyih dyūn
Definition
Heresy; a religious sect or belief system that deviates from the mainstream.
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How it's used
Used primarily in religious contexts to describe teachings that deviate from orthodox doctrine. It carries a strong negative connotation of being deviant or dangerous to the established faith. Outside of religion, it is sometimes used metaphorically to describe radical or non conformist ideas that challenge the status quo.
Examples
Their way of thinking is called heresy by others.
Is this religious sect considered a heresy?
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Common phrases
regarded as heresy
heretical ideas and evil doctrines
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 奇怪, which simply means strange or weird. 異端 specifically implies a deviation from a set of established beliefs or a core ideology, rather than just being unusual.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
