依歸 [－归]

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Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
  1. 名詞
    以一物​為​中心​點​，​根據點
    base on
    • 我哋有咩大決定都會以祖訓為依歸。
      我哋有咩大决定都会以祖训为依归。
      Any major decision would be made based on our family teachings.
  2. 名詞
    可以​依靠​嘅​嘢​，​通常​指伴​侶
    sth/sb to rely on, mostly referring to romantic partner
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
  1. Cantonese
    我哋有咩大决定都会以祖训为依归。
    我哋有咩大決定都會以祖訓為依歸。
    • Any major decision would be made based on our family teachings.
  2. Cantonese
    我不嬲都倾向利益以本土为依归呢个谂法。
    我不嬲都傾向利益以本土為依歸呢個諗法。
    ngo5 bat1 lau1 dou1 king1 hoeng3 lei6 jik1 ji5 bun2 tou2 wai4 ji1 gwai1 ni1 go3 nam2 faat3.
    • I am more inclined to idea of localism.