Definition
三宝 is a fixed term with two distinct cultural meanings. In Confucian political thought, it refers to the three treasures of a state: territory (土地), people (人民), and governance (政事). In Buddhism, it denotes the Three Jewels (Triratna): Buddha (佛), Dharma (法), and Sangha (僧). The Buddhist sense is the more common one in modern Chinese, especially in religious or temple contexts.
noun
(Confucianism) the three treasures of a state: territorypeopleand governance(Buddhism) the Three Jewels: BuddhaDharmaand Sangha
Examples
- 三宝，。Tā fāyuàn guīyī sān bǎo, jīngjìn xiūxíng.He vowed to take refuge in the Three Jewels and practice diligently.
- ，、、三宝。Gǔrén rènwéi, tǔdì, rénmín, zhèngshì shì guójiā de sān bǎo.The ancients believed that territory, people, and governance are the three treasures of a nation.
- 三宝，。Sìmiào lǐ gòngfèng zhe sān bǎo, xiāngkè luòyì bùjué.The temple enshrines the Three Jewels, and pilgrims come in an endless stream.
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