waan4 zuk6還俗还俗
Jyutpingwaan4 zuk6
Yalewàahn juhk
Definition
To return to lay life; to leave a monastic order.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the transition from a monastic life back into the secular world. It carries a sense of permanence and a complete change in lifestyle, rather than just taking a temporary leave from a temple.
Examples
He was a monk for decades and finally decided to return to secular life.
Why did he think about returning to secular life back then?
Related words
Common phrases
decide to return to secular life
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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.
