彼岸 (bǐ àn) — the other shore, opposite bank; (Buddhism) paramita, perfection
Definition
Literally 'the other shore' — in Buddhism it means the goal of enlightenment (paramita, 'the far shore'), used metaphorically as the hoped-for destination of wisdom or life.
noun
the other shoreopposite bank(Buddhism) paramitaperfection
Examples
- 彼岸。Tā zhàn zài hé de bǐ àn.He stands on the other side of the river.
- 彼岸。Fó jiào tú xī wàng dào dá zhì huì de bǐ àn.Buddhists hope to reach the other shore of wisdom.
- 彼岸。Rén shēng de bǐ àn bìng bù yáo yuǎn.The other shore of life is not far away.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.