经文 (jīng wén) — (religious) scripture, sacred text
Definition
A noun for a written religious scripture or sacred text (e.g. Buddhist sutras, biblical passages). Compared with the generic 经典, 经文 specifically refers to the holy text itself rather than a classic work.
noun
(religious) scripturesacred text
Measure word · 本
Examples
- 经文。Sēng rén měi tiān dōu huì niàn sòng jīng wén.Monks recite scriptures every day.
- 经文。Tā yán jiū gǔ dài jīng wén hěn duō nián le.He has studied ancient scriptures for many years.
- 经文。Zhè bù jīng wén duì xìn tú yǒu tè shū yì yì.This sacred text holds special meaning for believers.
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