Definition
梵 is a bound form (b.f.) that appears as the first element in compound words related to Sanskrit language and Indian Buddhism. It derives from Sanskrit 'Brahman' and is used in terms like 梵文 (Sanskrit script), 梵语 (Sanskrit language), and 梵刹 (Buddhist temple). In Chinese Buddhist contexts, it often denotes the sacred language and the Indian origins of Buddhism.
b.f.
(bound form) Sanskritrelating to the Sanskrit language or script(bound form) Buddhistrelating to Buddhismespecially its Indian roots
Examples
- ，。Tā zhèng zài xuéxí fàn wén, nà shì gǔdài Yìndù de yǔyán.He is studying Sanskrit, which is the ancient Indian language.
- 。Zhè zuò sìmiào lǐ bǎocún zhe zhēnguì de fàn wén jīngdiǎn.This temple preserves precious Sanskrit scriptures.
- 梵。fàn chà shì Fójiào sēnglǚ xiūxíng de chǎngsuǒ.A Buddhist temple is a place for monks to practice.
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