sit3 duk6褻瀆亵渎
Jyutpingsit3 duk6
Yalesit duhk
Definition
To blaspheme, desecrate, or profane; to insult and disrespect something sacred.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal or serious contexts, this term carries a heavy weight of moral or spiritual violation. It is rarely used in casual banter unless the speaker is being intentionally dramatic or hyperbolic to emphasize that something sacred has been disrespected.
Examples
His words are so unpleasant, it is simply a defilement of art.
How could you blaspheme against the deity?
Related words
Common phrases
to blaspheme against a deity
to desecrate a holy object
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for minor insults or everyday rudeness, as it specifically implies the desecration of something held in high reverence or holiness.
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Grammar guides
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