Definition
罗汉 (luó hàn) is a Chinese Buddhist term derived from Sanskrit 'arhat', meaning a saint who has achieved enlightenment (nirvana) and is free from desire. In Chinese culture, the term appears in the famous 'Eighteen Arhats' (十八罗汉) of Buddhist art, and also in everyday contexts like 罗汉果 (monk fruit, a sweetener). The word is used both as a religious title and in compound words for related concepts.
n.
arhat (Buddhist saint who has attained nirvana)
Examples
- 罗汉，。Tā shì yí wèi xiūxíng duō nián de luó hàn, shēn shòu xìntú zūnjìng.He is an arhat who has cultivated for many years, deeply respected by believers.
- 罗汉。Sìmiào lǐ gòng zhe shí bā zūn luó hàn xiàng.The temple houses eighteen statues of arhats.
- 罗汉，。Zhè zhǒng chá jiào luó hàn guǒ chá, wèidào hěn tián.This tea is called arhat fruit tea; it tastes very sweet.
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