lou5 baan1魯班鲁班
Jyutpinglou5 baan1
Yalelóuh bāan
Definition
Lu Ban, a legendary Chinese carpenter and inventor, revered as the patron saint of builders and craftsmen.
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How it's used
Revered as the patron deity of the construction industry, Lu Ban is frequently invoked in the context of traditional trades known as 三行. While his historical identity is that of a master craftsman, his name has become synonymous with ingenuity and technical skill in building. It is common to see small shrines dedicated to him in older construction sites or traditional workshops.
Examples
Today is the birthday of Master Lu Ban, many construction sites are closed.
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