sau1 dou6 si6修道士

Jyutpingsau1 dou6 si6

Yalesāu douh sih

Definition

A monk or friar; a male member of a religious order who lives a cloistered or ascetic life.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to members of religious orders in a Christian context. It is a formal term rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing history, religion, or specific cultural figures. When referring to monks in a Buddhist context, use 和尚 instead.

Measure word

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Examples

go2嗰wai6位sau1修dou6道si6士喺hai2教gaau3堂tong2入jap6面min6祈kei4禱。

That friar is praying inside the church.

nei5你gin3見gwo3過go2嗰go3個sau1修dou6道si6士mei6未aa4呀？

Have you seen that friar yet?

Common phrases

sau1修dou6道si6士pou4袍

friar's robe

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe Buddhist monks, as it carries a distinct Christian connotation. Using it for non-Christian clergy will sound confusing or culturally inaccurate to native speakers.