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Definition
Hualin Temple, a Buddhist temple in Guangzhou, China.
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How it's used
This temple is historically significant as the site where Bodhidharma is said to have first arrived in China. It is a popular destination for those interested in Chan Buddhism or local Guangzhou history. When referring to it in conversation, it is often mentioned alongside other nearby cultural spots in the Xiguan district.
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We are going to visit Hualin Temple next week.
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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.
