Buddhist monk or nun; Taoist priest or nun
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
one who has left home; Buddhist monk or nun; Taoist priest or nun
formalSpecifically refers to those who have renounced secular life to join a religious order. It is a formal term.
Zhè这
wèi位
chū出
jiā家
rén人
měi每
rì日
qīng清
chén晨
dōu都
yào要
dǎ打
zuò坐
niàn念
jīng经
。
This monastic practitioner meditates and chants sutras every morning.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
chū出
jiā家
rén人
wǎng往
wǎng往
shòu受
dào到
cháo朝
tíng廷
de的
jìng敬
zhòng重
。
In ancient times, monastics were often held in high esteem by the imperial court.
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Shān山
shàng上
de的
dào道
guàn观
lǐ里
zhù住
zhe着
jǐ几
wèi位
qīng清
xiū修
chū出
jiā家
rén人
。
Several Taoist practitioners leading austere lives reside in the temple on the mountain.