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在家 (zài jiā) — to be at home; to stay in; (Buddhist context) to remain a layperson (not a monk)

Definition

In everyday use 在家 means 'to be at home / stay in' (opposite of going out). It can also mean 'remain a layperson' in Buddhism — not having taken monastic vows.

verb
to be at hometo stay in(Buddhist context) to remain a layperson (not a monk)

Examples

  • 在家，。
    Wǒ zhōu mò yì bān zài jiā, bù chū mén.
    I usually stay at home on weekends and don't go out.
  • ？
    Nǐ mā ma zài bú zài jiā?
    Is your mother at home or not?
  • 在家，。
    Tā xuǎn zé zài jiā xiū xíng, guò pǔ tōng rén de shēng huó.
    He chose to practice Buddhism as a layperson and live an ordinary life.
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