sān
bǎo

technical
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Meaning of 三宝

三宝 means the Three Jewels (or Triple Gem) of Buddhism: the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), and the Sangha (monastic community). Pronounced sān bǎo.

  • the Three Jewels (or Triple Gem) of Buddhism: the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), and the Sangha (monastic community)

Definitions & Examples

Guī
sān
bǎo
shì
chéng
wéi
jiào
de
 

Taking refuge in the Three Jewels is the first step to becoming a Buddhist.

jiào
sān
bǎo
zhǐ
 
 
sēng
 

The Three Jewels of Buddhism refer to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

rén
chēng
shū
 
huà
 
qín
wéi
wén
fáng
sān
bǎo
 

The ancients called books, painting, and the qin (zither) the three treasures of the scholar's studio.

Zhè
wèi
lǎo
shang
shēng
shǒu
sān
bǎo
 

This old monk has protected the Three Jewels throughout his life.