zung1 gaau3宗教
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Definition
Religion; a system of belief in nature, animals, or the supernatural, often involving the worship of gods.
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How it's used
Refers to organized belief systems and is treated as a formal noun in Cantonese. While people often talk about specific faiths like 佛教 or 基督教, using the general term is common when discussing social or legal matters like freedom of belief.
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mun4門mùnhExamples
Which religion do you believe in?
He is very involved in his religious activities.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe personal spiritual practices or superstitions, as it implies an organized institutional structure. For personal beliefs or customs, terms like 迷信 or 信仰 are more appropriate.
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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.
