zok3 faat3作法

Jyutpingzok3 faat3

Yalejok faat

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To cast spells or perform rituals, especially by a Taoist priest.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the ritualistic or mystical actions performed by a Taoist priest, often involving altars and incense. It carries a sense of solemnity or supernatural intent, distinguishing it from general religious prayer. While it can be used metaphorically in some contexts to describe someone acting suspiciously or performing elaborate, theatrical tasks, its primary association remains with traditional spiritual practices.

Examples

go3個dou6道si2士hai2喺dou6度hoi1開taan4壇zok3作faat3法aa4呀。

The Taoist is performing a ritual there.

nei5你gin3見gwo3過jan4人dei2哋zok3作faat3法mei6未aa4呀？

Have you ever seen someone performing a ritual?

Common phrases

hoi1開taan4壇zok3作faat3法

to set up an altar and perform a ritual

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage of 作法, which often refers to a method, approach, or way of doing things. In Cantonese, using it to mean a general method or procedure sounds unnatural and will likely be misunderstood.