fat6 zoeng6佛像
Jyutpingfat6 zoeng6
Yalefaht jeuhng
Definition
A statue, image, or portrait of Buddha.
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How it's used
While 尊 is the standard measure word for statues of deities or respected figures, people sometimes use 張 or 幅 if referring specifically to a painting or a flat depiction of a Buddha. Using 尊 shows proper respect, as it is the same classifier used for other revered figures or high-ranking individuals.
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zyun1尊jyūnExamples
There are many Buddha statues inside this temple.
Related words
Common phrases
to enshrine or worship a Buddha statue
to pay respects to a Buddha statue
Common mistake
Learners often default to using 個 as a universal measure word, but using it for a Buddha statue can sound disrespectful or overly casual in a religious context.
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Grammar guides
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