Buddhist sounding staff; khakkhara
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Meanings
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Buddhist monk's staff (khakkhara) with metal rings
Specifically refers to the sounding staff used by Buddhist monks, which makes a jingling sound when carried or shaken. Also known as 'sounding staff' or 'tin staff' in English translations.
Sēng僧
rén人
shǒu手
chí持
xī锡
zhàng杖
，
huǎn缓
bù步
zǒu走
zài在
shān山
lù路
shang上
。
The monk walked slowly along the mountain path holding his sounding staff.
Xī锡
zhàng杖
shang上
de的
yuán圆
huán环
xiāng相
hù互
zhuàng撞
jī击
，
fā发
chū出
qīng清
cuì脆
de的
shēng声
xiǎng响
。
The rings on the khakkhara struck against each other, producing a crisp sound.
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Zhè这
gēn根
xī锡
zhàng杖
shì是
sì寺
miào庙
zhēn珍
cáng藏
duō多
nián年
de的
fǎ法
qì器
。
This sounding staff is a ritual instrument that the temple has treasured for many years.