sik1 gaa1 mau4 nei4釋迦牟尼释迦牟尼
Jyutpingsik1 gaa1 mau4 nei4
Yalesīk gā màuh nèih
Definition
Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, also known as Shakyamuni.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, rather than the abstract concept of enlightenment or other Buddhas. While often used in formal religious contexts, it is the standard name recognized by speakers across all levels of society. It is common to add 佛 at the end to show respect.
Examples
Sakyamuni Buddha is worshipped here.
Related words
Common phrases
Sakyamuni Buddha
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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.
