zeon3 hoeng1進香进香
Jyutpingzeon3 hoeng1
Yalejeun hēung
Definition
To make a pilgrimage to a temple or religious site specifically to burn incense.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of visiting a temple for religious worship rather than just burning incense at home. It carries a formal or traditional tone, often implying a pilgrimage or a dedicated trip to a significant site. While the action involves burning incense, the term emphasizes the destination and the ritualistic intent of the visit.
Examples
Many people go to Wong Tai Sin Temple to offer incense during the New Year.
Have you been anywhere to offer incense this year?
Related words
Common phrases
go to offer incense
make a special trip to offer incense
Common mistake
Do not use this term for the casual act of burning incense at home, which is more commonly described as 裝香 or 上香. Using 進香 for home rituals sounds overly formal or even slightly comical.
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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.
