zung6 ging1誦經诵经
Jyutpingzung6 ging1
Yalejuhng gīng
Definition
To recite religious scriptures or sacred texts as part of a religious ceremony.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the rhythmic, often melodic chanting of religious texts, typically associated with Buddhist or Taoist rituals. While it implies reading aloud, the focus is on the ritualistic performance rather than just reading for comprehension. It is frequently used in contexts involving funerals or temple ceremonies.
Examples
The master recites scriptures in the temple every day.
Related words
Common phrases
chanting scriptures to deliver the soul of the deceased
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 讀書, which refers to studying or reading books in a secular or academic context. 誦經 carries a distinct religious weight and is not used for reading ordinary literature.
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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.
