诵经 (sòng jīng) — to chant or recite scriptures (especially Buddhist or Taoist)
Definition
To chant or recite Buddhist or Taoist scriptures aloud, typically as a religious practice in a temple. 比 念经 slightly more formal and focused on extended recitation of a full sutra.
verb
to chant or recite scriptures (especially Buddhist or Taoist)
Examples
- 诵经。Tā měi tiān zǎo chén zài sì miào lǐ sòng jīng.He chants sutras in the temple every morning.
- ，。Tā sòng le yí bù jīng, jiù xiū xi le.He chanted one sutra and then rested.
- 诵经。sòng jīng De shí hou yào zhuān zhù.When chanting sutras, one must concentrate.
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