Definition
高僧 refers to a Buddhist monk who is highly respected for their spiritual attainment, wisdom, and virtue — often a senior or famous monk in Chinese Buddhist tradition. The term carries a sense of reverence and is typically used in religious or historical contexts, not for ordinary monks.
n.
eminent monk (Buddhist, highly accomplished in practice and wisdom)
Examples
- 高僧。Zhè zuò sìmiào céngjīng yǒu yí wèi zhùmíng de gāo sēng.This temple once had a famous eminent monk.
- 高僧。gāo sēng de zhìhuì yǐngxiǎng le hěn duō rén.The wisdom of the eminent monk influenced many people.
- 高僧。Zhè wèi gāo sēng xiūxíng le wǔshí nián.This eminent monk has practiced for fifty years.
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