rejoice in others' merits; visit temples (archaic)
Meanings
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to rejoice in others' merits; to happily participate in others' good deeds; to join in collective celebration or gift-giving
Originally from Sanskrit 'anumodana'. In Buddhist practice, this refers to appreciating and rejoicing in the good deeds of others. In modern usage, it also means joining in with collective actions like applauding or contributing to group gifts.
The crowd joined in applauding and cheering.
Count me in, count me in! I'm happy to join in too.
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When we see others doing good, we should respond with appreciation and rejoice in their merits.
verb
to visit temples (archaic)
archaicArchaic usage from earlier times, referring to visiting Buddhist temples. This meaning is now obsolete in modern Chinese.
Tomorrow we shall visit the temple together.
In olden times, devout men and women often visited famous mountains to pay respects at temples.