san4 sing3神聖神圣

Jyutpingsan4 sing3

Yalesàhn sing

形容詞Common

Definition

Sacred, holy, or sublime; of an outstanding noble character worthy of reverence.

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How it's used

Used primarily in formal or serious contexts to describe duties, rights, or missions that command deep respect. While it carries a lofty tone, it is often applied to secular concepts like personal principles or professional responsibilities rather than just religious matters. It functions as an adjective that elevates the subject to a level of moral authority.

Examples

keoi5佢gok3覺dak1得bou2保wu6護waan4環ging2境hai6係jat1一gin2件hou2好san4神sing3聖ge3嘅si6事。

He feels that protecting the environment is a very sacred task.

le1呢fan2份gung1工zok3作deoi3對keoi5佢lai4嚟gong2講hai6係san4神sing3聖bat1不ho2可cam1侵faan6犯㗎。

This job is sacred and inviolable to him.

Common phrases

san4神sing3聖bat1不ho2可cam1侵faan6犯

sacred and inviolable

san4神sing3聖jam6任mou6務

sacred mission

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe everyday objects or minor tasks, as it sounds overly dramatic or sarcastic in casual conversation. It is not a synonym for simply important or special.