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cư sĩ

Pronunciation Northern /kɨ˧˧ siʔi˧˥/ Central /kɨ˧˥ ʂi˧˩˨/ Southern /kɨ˧˧ ʂi˨˩˦/
lay devotee
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Noun
lay devotee
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lay devotee Culture & Proper NounsTheme

A person who follows the teachings of Buddhism but continues to live a normal family life instead of becoming a monk.

vi Ông ấy là một cư sĩ Phật giáo tại gia.

en He is a Buddhist lay devotee at home.

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Chinese characters Source-aligned
Representative candidate
居士
Candidates by syllable
cư 居 sĩ 士
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