Hanzi

僧

(bound form) Buddhist monk (abbr. for 僧伽[seng1 qie2])

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 9

Pinyin

sēng, céng

Bopomofo

ㄙㄥ, ㄘㄥˊ

Jyutping

zang1

Example sentences

僧人 sēngrén
僧人 深山 寺廟 修行 多年
僧人 深山 寺庙 修行 多年

That monk has been practicing in the temple deep in the mountains for many years.

居士 jūshì
雖然 僧人 虔誠 佛教 居士
虽然 僧人 虔诚 佛教 居士

Although he is not a monk, he is a devout Buddhist layperson.

高僧 gāosēng
高僧 深山 修行
高僧 深山 修行

This eminent monk has practiced in the deep mountains for many years.

得道 dédào
據說 高僧 深山 修行 多年 終於 得道
据说 高僧 深山 修行 多年 终于 得道

It is said that this eminent monk finally attained enlightenment after many years of practice in the deep mountains.

寺廟 僧侶
寺庙 僧侣

Several monks live in this temple.

妖魔 yāomó
僧侶 法術 擊敗 邪惡 妖魔
僧侣 法术 击败 邪恶 妖魔

The monk used magic to defeat the evil demon.

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