Definition
法眼 is a noun with two distinct senses. In Buddhism, it refers to the 'dharma eye' — a state of insight or spiritual vision attained through practice. In formal or polite contexts (especially in requests or courtly language), it is an honorific meaning 'your esteemed judgment' or 'your discerning eye'. The word is culturally loaded and not transparent from its components.
n.
(Buddhism) insightthe dharma eye(honorific) your esteemed judgment (used in formal requests or courtly language)
Examples
- ，法眼。Tā xiūxíng duō nián, zhōngyú kāi le fǎ yǎn.After years of cultivation, he finally opened the dharma eye.
- 。Qǐng xiānsheng yòng fǎ yǎn zhǐdiǎn yī èr.Please, sir, use your esteemed judgment to offer some guidance.
- 法眼。Cǐ shì hái xū nín fǎ yǎn míngchá.This matter still requires your esteemed judgment to investigate clearly.
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