Definition
福田 is a Buddhist term meaning 'field of blessings' or 'field of merit'. It refers to the karmic result of good deeds — acts of charity, respect, and compassion that yield positive future outcomes. In both religious and everyday Chinese, you can hear it used metaphorically for actions that 'sow' future happiness.
n.
(Buddhist concept) field of meritgood deeds that cultivate blessings for the future
Examples
- 福田。Xíng shàn jiùshì zhòng Fú tián.Doing good deeds is planting a field of blessings.
- 福田。Tā yìshēng jī le hěn duō Fú tián.He accumulated a lot of merit in his life.
- 福田。Bùshī shì zhòng Fú tián de hǎo fāngfǎ.Almsgiving is a good way to cultivate merit.
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