戒条 (jiè tiáo) — (Buddhist) precepts, commandments

Definition

Refers to the rules or precepts one vows to follow, especially in a religious context like Buddhism. 戒律 is the broader, more formal term for the whole code of conduct; 戒条 names individual commandments.

noun

(Buddhist) preceptscommandments

Measure word · 条

Examples

戒条。
Sēng rén men bì xū yán gé zūn shǒu jiè tiáo.
Monks must strictly observe the precepts.
戒条。
Fó jiào de jiè tiáo zhǒng lèi hěn duō.
There are many kinds of Buddhist precepts.
戒条。
Tā yīn wèi wéi fǎn le yì tiáo zhòng yào jiè tiáo ér shòu dào chéng fá.
He was punished for violating an important commandment.

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