Definition
皈依 originally refers to the Buddhist ceremony of taking refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). It is the formal act of conversion to Buddhism. In a broader sense, it can mean to convert to any religion or to submit oneself to a spiritual path. It carries a sense of devotion and commitment beyond a simple change of belief.
v
to convert to (a religion, especially Buddhism)(Buddhism) to take refuge in (the Three Jewels)
Examples
- 皈依，。Tā qùnián guī yī le fójiào, chéngwéi le yí míng jūshì.He converted to Buddhism last year and became a lay practitioner.
- 皈依。Hěnduō xìntú zài sìmiào lǐ cānjiā guī yī yíshì.Many believers participate in the conversion ceremony at the temple.
- 皈依，。Tā xuǎnzé guī yī Jīdūjiào, yīnwèi tā de jiārén dōu shì Jīdūtú.She chose to convert to Christianity because her family is all Christian.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.