sau1 hang6修行
Jyutpingsau1 hang6
Yalesāu hahng
Definition
The amount of practice or effort put into acquiring a skill, typically a spiritual or religious one.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Refers specifically to the internal cultivation of one's character, patience, or spiritual discipline rather than just physical training. It often implies a long term process of self improvement where one learns to control emotions or reactions. People frequently use it to explain why someone is calm in a stressful situation or why they are able to handle difficult personalities.
Examples
He hasn't practiced enough, so he loses his temper easily.
Do you think his spiritual practice has improved now?
Related words
Common phrases
insufficient spiritual practice
strengthen one's practice
Common mistake
Avoid using this for learning academic subjects or technical skills like coding or math. It is strictly reserved for personal growth, moral development, or religious practice.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
