recite scriptures; chant sutras
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to recite or chant religious scriptures; to read Buddhist sutras aloud
Most commonly used in Buddhist or Taoist contexts. Often implies a devotional or ritual practice.
Tā他
měi每
tiān天
zǎo早
wǎn晚
dōu都
yào要
niàn念
jīng经
。
He recites scriptures every morning and evening.
Sì寺
miào庙
lǐ里
chuán传
lái来
zhèn阵
zhèn阵
niàn念
jīng经
shēng声
。
Waves of chanting voices drifted out from the temple.
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Nǎi奶
nai奶
niàn念
fó佛
niàn念
jīng经
，
qí祈
qiú求
jiā家
rén人
píng平
ān安
。
Grandma chants Buddhist prayers and sutras, praying for the family's safety.
Tā他
tuì退
xiū休
hòu后
měi每
tiān天
zài在
jiā家
chī吃
zhāi斋
niàn念
jīng经
。
After retiring, he keeps a vegetarian diet and recites scriptures at home every day.