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Yalekìhn sìhng
Definition
Pious, devout, or deeply sincere.
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How it's used
Primarily used in religious or spiritual contexts to describe someone who is deeply devoted to their faith. It carries a sense of solemnity and genuine respect that goes beyond simple politeness. While it can describe a person, it is also frequently used to describe an attitude or a manner of performing rituals.
Examples
He prays to the gods very sincerely.
Are you a devout believer?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe social sincerity between friends, as it sounds too formal or religious for casual conversation; use 真誠 instead for everyday interpersonal honesty.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
