施主 (shī zhǔ) — (Buddhism) alms giver, benefactor (a layperson who supports monks or temples); (medical) organ donor
Definition
A term a Buddhist monk uses to address a layperson who gives donations to the temple. It also means 'organ donor' in a medical context.
noun
(Buddhism) alms giverbenefactor (a layperson who supports monks or temples)(medical) organ donor
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 施主。Zhè wèi shī zhǔ měi yuè dōu lái sì miào juān qián.This benefactor comes to the temple every month to donate money.
- 施主，。Tā shì yí wèi qì guān shī zhǔ, jiù le sān gè rén de mìng.He is an organ donor who saved three lives.
- 施主，。Gǎn xiè gè wèi shī zhǔ de zhī chí, sì miào cái néng xiū shàn.Thanks to the support of all benefactors, the temple could be renovated.
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