zung1 ci4宗祠
Jyutpingzung1 ci4
Yalejūng chìh
Definition
Ancestral hall; a building used by a clan to worship their ancestors.
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How it's used
Ancestral halls serve as the spiritual heart of a clan, often functioning as a community center for village meetings and traditional ceremonies. While they are historically significant, they are mostly found in the New Territories or rural areas rather than the urban districts of Hong Kong. Visiting one often provides insight into the lineage and social structure of the local indigenous population.
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gaan1間gānExamples
There is a very large ancestral hall in this village.
Have you guys been to visit that ancestral hall yet?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
