Meaning of 沙弥
沙弥 means novice monk; young Buddhist monk who has recently entered monastic life. Pronounced shā mí.
- novice monk; young Buddhist monk who has recently entered monastic life
Definitions & Examples
Xiǎo小
shā沙
mí弥
měi每
tiān天
qīng清
chén晨
dōu都
yào要
sǎo扫
dì地
hé和
sòng诵
jīng经
。
The young novice monk sweeps the floor and chants sutras every morning.
Tā他
shí十
wǔ五
suì岁
chū出
jiā家
，
dāng当
le了
sān三
nián年
shā沙
mí弥
cái才
shòu受
jù具
zú足
jiè戒
。
He left home at fifteen and was a novice monk for three years before receiving full ordination.
Shā沙
mí弥
xū需
yào要
xué学
xí习
fó佛
fǎ法
、
jiè戒
lǜ律
hé和
wēi威
yí仪
。
Novice monks need to study Buddhist teachings, precepts, and proper conduct.