sing3 zoeng6聖像圣像
Jyutpingsing3 zoeng6
Yalesing jeuhng
Definition
An icon, statue, or artistic depiction of a deity or saint.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to religious iconography, most commonly associated with Catholic or Orthodox traditions. While it denotes a physical representation, it carries a sense of reverence and is rarely used for secular art or generic figurines. Use 尊 as the measure word when referring to statues of deities or saints to show proper respect.
Measure word
zyun1尊jyūnExamples
There are many religious statues placed inside the church.
Related words
Common phrases
figure of Jesus Christ
statue of the Virgin Mary
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic terms for dolls or action figures like 公仔, as using that term for a religious object would be considered highly disrespectful.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
