Chinese

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

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Handwriting

修
行

Example sentences

He is a lay Buddhist practicing in the mountains.
「那位僧人在深山裡的寺廟中修行多年。」
「那位僧人在深山里的寺庙中修行多年。」
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。
这位高僧在深山里修行了多年。
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。
他厌倦了红尘的喧嚣,选择到深山修行。
He grew tired of the hustle and bustle of the mortal world and chose to practice in the deep mountains.
據說這位高僧在深山修行多年後終於得道。
据说这位高僧在深山修行多年后终于得道。
It is said that this eminent monk finally attained enlightenment after many years of practice in the deep mountains.
那位和尚在寺廟裡修行。
那位和尚在寺庙里修行。
That monk is practicing in the temple.

Usage Notes

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

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