to convert to a religion; to become a devout follower
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to take refuge; to convert to; to become a devout follower of (Buddhism or a religion)
formalOften used in the context of formally converting to a religion, especially Buddhism. Can be used for profound, sincere faith. The variant 归依 is also acceptable.
Tā他
zuì最
zhōng终
jué决
dìng定
guī皈
yī依
fó佛
jiào教
，
chéng成
wéi为
yī一
míng名
jū居
shì士
。
He finally decided to convert to Buddhism and become a lay devotee.
Jīng经
guò过
duō多
nián年
de的
jīng精
shén神
tàn探
suǒ索
，
tā她
guī皈
yī依
le了
jī基
dū督
jiào教
。
After years of spiritual exploration, she converted to Christianity.
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Guī皈
yī依
yí仪
shì式
tōng通
cháng常
zài在
sì寺
miào庙
lǐ里
jǔ举
xíng行
。
The conversion ceremony is usually held in a temple.
Tā他
guī皈
yī依
fó佛
mén门
，
cóng从
cǐ此
yī一
xīn心
xiàng向
shàn善
。
He took refuge in Buddhism and dedicated his heart to goodness from then on.
Xún寻
zhǎo找
nèi内
xīn心
de的
píng平
jìng静
shì是
tā他
guī皈
yī依
de的
zhǔ主
yào要
yuán原
yīn因
。
Finding inner peace was the main reason for his conversion.