Buddhist pedestal; base of statue or pagoda
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
pedestal or base of a Buddha statue
Specifically refers to the tiered pedestal in Buddhist iconography, often decorated with lotus patterns and symbolizing Mount Sumeru.
Zhè这
zūn尊
fó佛
xiàng像
de的
xū须
mí弥
zuò座
diāo雕
kè刻
jīng精
měi美
。
The Sumeru pedestal of this Buddha statue is exquisitely carved.
Xū须
mí弥
zuò座
shàng上
kè刻
yǒu有
lián莲
huā花
wén纹
。
The Sumeru pedestal is carved with lotus patterns.
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Gǔ古
dài代
de的
xū须
mí弥
zuò座
tōng通
cháng常
yóu由
qīng青
shí石
zhì制
chéng成
。
Ancient Sumeru pedestals were usually made of bluestone.
noun
base or plinth of a Buddhist pagoda or hall
Refers to the foundational platform in Buddhist architecture, typically with graduated tiers resembling Mount Sumeru.
Zhè这
zuò座
fó佛
tǎ塔
jiàn建
zài在
yī一
gè个
gāo高
dà大
de的
xū须
mí弥
zuò座
shàng上
。
This pagoda is built on a tall Sumeru pedestal.
Fó佛
diàn殿
de的
xū须
mí弥
zuò座
yóu由
hàn汉
bái白
yù玉
zhì制
chéng成
。
The Sumeru pedestal of the Buddha hall is made of white marble.
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Gǔ古
dài代
sì寺
miào庙
de的
xū须
mí弥
zuò座
tōng通
cháng常
yǒu有
jīng精
měi美
de的
fú浮
diāo雕
。
The Sumeru pedestals of ancient temples usually have exquisite reliefs.
Zhè这
zuò座
jīng经
chuáng幢
de的
xū须
mí弥
zuò座
yǐ已
jīng经
fēng风
huà化
le了
。
The Sumeru pedestal of this sutra pillar has already weathered.