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Definition
Temple fair; a large gathering near a temple featuring worship, games, and performances.
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How it's used
Temple fairs are traditional cultural events that are far more common in Mainland China or Taiwan than in modern Hong Kong. While the term is understood by Cantonese speakers, it is often used to describe events happening elsewhere rather than local festivities. If you are referring to a local religious celebration in Hong Kong, people are more likely to use terms like 太平清醮 or 誕.
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Are you going to watch the temple fair tomorrow?
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Common phrases
to stroll around a temple fair
temple fair performance
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
