Definition
法师 is an honorific title for a Buddhist or Daoist priest who is well-versed in religious teachings and rituals. It literally means 'dharma master' (法 'dharma' + 师 'teacher'). You use it when addressing or referring to a monk, nun, or Daoist priest in formal or respectful contexts, much like 'Master' in English.
n.
Master (title for a Buddhist or Daoist priest)
Examples
- 法师。Nà wèi fǎ shī zhèngzài gěi xìntúmen jiǎng jīng.That master is giving a sutra lecture to the followers.
- 法师。Sìmiào lǐ de yí wèi lǎo fǎ shī jiāo le wǒ hěnduō fófǎ.An old master in the temple taught me a lot of Buddhist teachings.
- 法师。Tā juédìng chūjiā gēnsuí yí wèi fǎ shī xiūxíng.He decided to become a monk and follow a master in spiritual practice.
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