Definition
现身 has two major senses. The first is a Buddhist term referring to the physical form a buddha or bodhisattva takes to benefit sentient beings (the 'actualized body'). The second is a general noun meaning 'presence' or 'appearance' in formal or journalistic contexts (e.g., 公开现身 'appear in public'). Although the part of speech is listed as noun, 现身 is also commonly used as a verb meaning 'to show up', often followed by a location phrase (现身于会场). This verb usage is not captured by the POS label.
n.
(Buddhism) the manifested body or incarnation of a buddha or bodhisattva
noun
presenceappearance (the act of being present, especially in public)
Examples
- 现身。Fótuó de xiàn shēn shì cíbēi de xiàngzhēng.The Buddha's manifestation is a symbol of compassion.
- 现身。Tā de tūrán xiàn shēn ràng suǒyǒu rén dōu méi xiǎng dào.His sudden appearance caught everyone by surprise.
- ,现身。Zài zhè bù xiǎoshuō zhōng, zhǔréngōng de xiàn shēn dài lái le zhuǎnzhé.In this novel, the protagonist's appearance brings a turning point.
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