布施 (bù shī) — (Buddhist) to give alms; to make a donation
Definition
A Buddhist term for giving alms or donating (money, food, help) to monks, the poor, or institutions like 寺庙 or 孤儿院. It is a religious practice, not ordinary giving.
verb
(Buddhist) to give almsto make a donation
Examples
- 布施。Tā měi nián dōu huì qù sì miào bù shī.He goes to the temple every year to give alms.
- 布施。bù shī Shì fó jiào xiū xíng de yí bù fen.Almsgiving is a part of Buddhist practice.
- 布施。Tā bǎ qián bù shī gěi le gū ér yuàn.She donated the money to an orphanage.
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