Definition
归依 (also commonly written as 皈依) is a Buddhist term meaning 'to take refuge' — specifically in the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). By extension it can mean to convert to a religion or to rely on something as a refuge or mainstay. The word combines 归 (to return) and 依 (to depend on), conveying the idea of returning to and depending on something for spiritual salvation or support.
vn
to convert to (a religion, especially Buddhism)to take refuge in
noun
refugemainstaysource of spiritual reliance
Examples
- 归依，。Tā zuìzhōng guī yī le Fójiào, chéngwéi yì míng qiánchéng de jiàotú.He eventually converted to Buddhism and became a devout believer.
- ，归依。Zài kùnnán shí, tā guī yī yú zìjǐ de xìnniàn.In times of difficulty, she relies on her own beliefs.
- 归依。Xìnyǎng shì tā zuìhòu de guī yī.Faith is his last refuge.
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