Definition
和尚 (héshang) is the everyday, common word for a Buddhist monk. 僧人 (sēngrén) is more formal and often appears in written or respectful contexts. Both refer to the same person, but 和尚 is preferred in casual conversation.
noun
Buddhist monk
Examples
- 和尚。Zhè wèi hé shang měitiān zài sìmiào lǐ niàn jīng.This monk chants sutras in the temple every day.
- 和尚。Nà ge hé shang zhèngzài jiào rén dǎzuò.That monk is teaching people to meditate.
- 和尚。Wǒ zuótiān zài shān shàng yù dào le yí wèi hé shang.I met a monk on the mountain yesterday.
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