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Chinese

huófó
Meaning: living Buddha; reincarnate lama
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

這位活佛每年都會到寺院弘法。
这位活佛每年都会到寺院弘法。
This living Buddha visits the monastery every year to teach Buddhist principles.

Usage Notes

This is a religious title commonly used for a highly revered Tibetan Buddhist lama believed to be the reincarnation of a previous teacher, not merely a literal description of someone who is alive.

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