san4 sing3 bat1 ho2 cam1 faan6神聖不可侵犯神圣不可侵犯
Jyutpingsan4 sing3 bat1 ho2 cam1 faan6
Yalesàhn sing bāt hó chām faahn
Definition
Sacred and inviolable.
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How it's used
This phrase is a formal idiom often used in serious discussions, legal contexts, or debates about fundamental rights and core values. While it sounds very grand, it is sometimes used ironically or sarcastically in casual conversation to describe something that someone is being overly protective or stubborn about.
Examples
This principle is sacred and inviolable.
Do you think this thing is sacred and inviolable?
Related words
Common phrases
sacred and inviolable rights
sacred and inviolable principle
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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.
