mou5 si6 dou6武士道
Jyutpingmou5 si6 dou6
Yalemóuh sih douh
Definition
Bushido; the moral code of the samurai in feudal Japan.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical code of conduct for Japanese warriors. It is often used in Hong Kong when discussing Japanese pop culture, anime, or historical dramas. The term carries a sense of discipline and honor that is distinct from local social norms.
Examples
He really likes studying the spirit of bushido.
Do you know what bushido is like?
Related words
Common phrases
the spirit of bushido
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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.
