taai3 ping4 cing1 ziu3太平清醮
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Yaletaai pìhng chīng jiu
Definition
Tai Ping Ching Chiu; a traditional Taoist festival and ritual held by local communities to purify the area and pray for peace.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a community ritual cycle rather than a single day of celebration. While often translated as a festival, the core purpose is purification and appeasement of spirits through Taoist rites and communal vegetarianism. It is most famously associated with Cheung Chau, where the event culminates in the iconic bun scrambling competition.
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Is there a Piu Sik parade to watch at this year's Cheung Chau Bun Festival?
My whole family went to watch the Bun Scrambling competition at the Tai Ping Ching Chiu.
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Common phrases
Cheung Chau Bun Festival
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe general street carnivals or secular celebrations, as it carries a specific religious and ritualistic weight involving local deities and community-wide fasting.
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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.
