wu6 faat3護法护法
Jyutpingwu6 faat3
Yalewuh faat
Definition
Tutelary deity or guardian of a religion and its believers.
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How it's used
Originally a religious term for deities protecting the dharma, this word has evolved in modern Hong Kong to describe staunch defenders or loyal supporters of a person, organization, or political cause. When used in a secular context, it carries a sense of unwavering, almost militant loyalty. It is distinct from simple guards or bodyguards because it implies a spiritual or ideological devotion to the entity being protected.
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wai6位waihExamples
Skanda Bodhisattva is a very famous guardian deity in Buddhism.
Does this temple enshrine any guardian deities?
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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.
