san4 waa2神話神话
Jyutpingsan4 waa2
Yalesàhn wá
Definition
Myth or mythology; traditional stories about deities, gods, and supernatural beings.
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How it's used
Refers primarily to traditional stories involving gods or supernatural beings, but it is also frequently used metaphorically to describe an incredible, almost unbelievable achievement or success story. When used in this figurative sense, it functions similarly to the English word legend or fairy tale to describe a person or company that has risen to fame or wealth very quickly.
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go3個goExamples
He really likes reading Greek mythology.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple lie or a false rumor, as it specifically carries connotations of grand, culturally significant, or legendary narratives.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
