Definition
出家 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning to leave home and become a Buddhist monk or nun. The verb 出 and the object 家 can be separated — for example, you can say 出了家 (chū le jiā, 'has become a monk/nun') or 出过家 (chū guo jiā, 'has been a monk/nun before'). It's a formal term, often used in Buddhist contexts to describe entering monastic life.
v.o.
to become a monk or nun (in Buddhism)to enter monastic life
Examples
- 出家，。Tā juédìng chū jiā, qù sìmiào xiūxíng.He decided to become a monk and cultivate at the temple.
- ，。Tā yǐjīng chū le jiā, bù zài huí jiā.He has already become a monk and no longer returns home.
- ，。Tā chū jiā zhī hòu, fǎ hào jiào Huìmíng.After she became a nun, her Dharma name was Huiming.
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