Definition
施主 originally referred to a person who gives alms or donations to Buddhist monks or temples — a lay benefactor. In modern Chinese, it is also used as a formal term for an organ donor (器官捐献者). The word carries a respectful tone and is most commonly encountered in Buddhist settings or medical/legal contexts.
n.
(Buddhism) alms giverbenefactor (a layperson who supports monks or temples)(medical) organ donor
Examples
- 施主。Zhè wèi shī zhǔ měi yuè dōu lái sìmiào juān qián.This benefactor comes to the temple every month to donate money.
- 施主，。Tā shì yí wèi qìguān shī zhǔ, jiù le sān ge rén de mìng.He is an organ donor who saved three lives.
- 施主，。Gǎnxiè gè wèi shī zhǔ de zhīchí, sìmiào cáinéng xiūshàn.Thanks to the support of all benefactors, the temple could be renovated.
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