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Yaleséh tàahn
Definition
A shrine dedicated to the Earth God, the tutelary deity of a locality.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to small, often outdoor or semi-enclosed structures dedicated to the local Earth God, rather than large, elaborate temples. These sites are deeply rooted in traditional community life and are still maintained in older districts of Hong Kong. They serve as focal points for local rituals and prayers for protection and prosperity.
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The shrine of the Earth God in Yau Ma Tei is very famous.
Do you know where there is a shrine of the Earth God nearby?
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Common phrases
Yau Ma Tei Earth God Shrine
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
