戒条 (jiè tiáo) — (Buddhist) precepts, commandments
Definition
Refers to the rules or precepts one vows to follow, especially in a religious context like Buddhism. 戒律 is the broader, more formal term for the whole code of conduct; 戒条 names individual commandments.
noun
(Buddhist) preceptscommandments
Measure word · 条
Examples
- 戒条。Sēng rén men bì xū yán gé zūn shǒu jiè tiáo.Monks must strictly observe the precepts.
- 戒条。Fó jiào de jiè tiáo zhǒng lèi hěn duō.There are many kinds of Buddhist precepts.
- 戒条。Tā yīn wèi wéi fǎn le yì tiáo zhòng yào jiè tiáo ér shòu dào chéng fá.He was punished for violating an important commandment.
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