Definition
诵经 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning to chant or recite Buddhist or Taoist scriptures. You can split it with measure words or duration between the syllables, e.g. 诵了一次经 (chanted sutras once). It is commonly used in religious contexts, especially in temples.
v.o.
to chant or recite scriptures (especially Buddhist or Taoist)
Examples
- 诵经。Tā měitiān zǎochén zài sìmiào lǐ sòng jīng.He chants sutras in the temple every morning.
- ，。Tā sòng le yí bù jīng, jiù xiūxi le.He chanted one sutra and then rested.
- 诵经。sòng jīng de shíhou yào zhuānzhù.When chanting sutras, one must concentrate.
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