Meaning of 破戒
破戒 means to break a religious vow or precept; to fall off the wagon; to resume a bad habit (like smoking or drinking) after quitting. Pronounced pò jiè.
- to break a religious vow or precept
- to fall off the wagon; to resume a bad habit (like smoking or drinking) after quitting
Definitions & Examples
Tā他
xiū修
xíng行
duō多
nián年
，
cóng从
wèi未
pò破
jiè戒
。
He has practiced asceticism for many years and has never broken his vows.
Nà那
wèi位
sēng僧
rén人
yīn因
tè特
shū殊
yuán原
yīn因
bèi被
pò迫
pò破
jiè戒
。
That monk was forced to break his vows for special reasons.