merit and virtue; religious merit
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merit and virtue; contributions and kindness
formalRefers to contributions made and kindness bestowed, often used in praise of heroes, benefactors, or ancestors. Carries a formal, respectful tone.
To sing the praises of the people's heroes' merits and virtues.
His contributions and kindness will be recorded in history forever.
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Building roads and bridges is of boundless merit.
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religious merit; good deeds performed by Buddhists or Taoists
technicalIn Buddhist and Taoist contexts, refers to performing charitable acts, chanting scriptures, conducting rituals for the deceased, etc., believed to generate spiritual merit and positive karma.
To perform religious merit-making activities.
He performed religious merit for his deceased parents, hoping they would rest in the Pure Land.
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Chanting scriptures and reciting Buddha's name is also a way to accumulate religious merit.
This temple is famous for its merit-making activities.