ceot1 gaa1 jan4出家人

Jyutpingceot1 gaa1 jan4

Yalechēut gā yàhn

名詞

Definition

A monk, nun, or religious practitioner who leaves secular life to cultivate themselves.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to those who have taken monastic vows within the Buddhist tradition. It carries a sense of detachment from worldly affairs and is a respectful, formal way to refer to the monastic community collectively. While 和尚 and 尼姑 are gender-specific, this term is gender-neutral and encompasses both.

Measure word

wai6位waih

Examples

keoi5佢sai3細sai3細go3個zau6就ceot1出gaa1家，zou6做zo2咗ceot1出gaa1家jan4人。

He became a monk when he was very young.

nei1呢dou6度zyu6住zo2咗hou2好do1多ceot1出gaa1家jan4人，hou2好cing1清zing6靜。

Many monks and nuns live here, it is very peaceful.

Common phrases

sau1修hang6行

to practice asceticism or spiritual cultivation

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to describe laypeople who simply attend temple services or practice meditation at home. It strictly denotes those who have formally renounced their household life.