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Chinese

xiūxíng
Meaning: to practice (religion); to cultivate oneself
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他是一位在山中修行的居士。
He is a lay Buddhist practicing in the mountains.
他曾想遠離名利、出世修行,最後卻選擇投入教育工作。
He once wanted to withdraw from worldly affairs and practice spiritual cultivation, but eventually chose to devote himself to education.
「那位僧人在深山裡的寺廟中修行多年。」
That monk has been practicing in the temple deep in the mountains for many years.
這位高僧在深山裡修行了多年。
This eminent monk has practiced in the deep mountains for many years.
他厭倦了紅塵的喧囂,選擇到深山修行。
He grew tired of the hustle and bustle of the mortal world and chose to practice in the deep mountains.

Usage Notes

Refers to the practice of religious or spiritual disciplines, especially in Buddhism or Taoism.

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