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hoá thân

incarnation
Noun
incarnation
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
incarnation Culture & Proper NounsTheme

The physical manifestation or incarnation of a Buddha in the world to help sentient beings.

vi Vị thiền sư được coi là một hoá thân của đức Phật.

en The Zen master is considered an incarnation of the Buddha.

Sense 2 Noun
embodiment

A person or thing that serves as a perfect or typical example of an abstract idea.

vi Cô ấy là hoá thân của vẻ đẹp và lòng tốt.

en She is the embodiment of beauty and kindness.

Verb

Sense 3 Verb
embody

To represent a quality, idea, or character through a physical form or specific actions.

vi Người nghệ sĩ hoá thân vào nhân vật một cách xuất sắc.

en The artist embodied the character excellently.

Sense 4 Verb
metamorphose

To undergo a dramatic and complete change in form, appearance, or character over time.

vi Con sâu đã hoá thân thành một con bướm xinh đẹp.

en The caterpillar metamorphosed into a beautiful butterfly.

Form
Chinese characters / chữ Nôm / syllables
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hoá thân
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