zyun1 si1 zung6 dou6尊師重道尊师重道
Jyutpingzyun1 si1 zung6 dou6
Yalejyūn sī juhng douh
Definition
To respect teachers and their teachings.
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How it's used
This is a formal four-character idiom that carries a strong sense of traditional morality and social expectation. While it is frequently used in school settings or public speeches, it sounds quite serious and is rarely used in casual, everyday banter between friends. It implies not just personal respect for the individual teacher, but also a commitment to the value of the knowledge they impart.
Examples
Teachers work so hard to teach, we must respect them and their teachings.
Do you think students nowadays still know how to respect their teachers?
Related words
Common phrases
the spirit of respecting teachers and their teachings
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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