nei4 saat3彌撒弥撒
Jyutpingnei4 saat3
Yalenèih saat
Definition
Catholic Mass; the most important liturgy of the Catholic Church, originating from the Last Supper.
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How it's used
The verb used for attending Mass is almost exclusively 望, which literally means to look or watch. This reflects a traditional perspective of the congregation observing the sacred ritual performed by the priest. You will rarely hear people use 去 or 參加 when specifically referring to the act of attending this service.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
It's Sunday tomorrow, will you go to Mass with me?
He goes to church to attend Mass every Sunday.
Related words
Common phrases
to attend Mass
Common mistake
Do not confuse 彌撒 with general church services like 崇拜, as 崇拜 is specifically used by Protestant denominations. Using 崇拜 for a Catholic Mass will sound incorrect to native speakers.
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