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Definition
Buddhist temple; a place of worship and residence for Buddhist monks.
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How it's used
While 佛寺 is the standard term for a Buddhist temple, locals often use 廟 or 寺廟 in casual conversation to refer to religious structures in general. If you are specifically visiting a place for Buddhist worship, referring to it as 佛寺 is precise, but many people simply use the name of the temple followed by 寺.
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This Buddhist temple is very famous, many people go there to worship.
Related words
Common phrases
to visit and worship at a Buddhist temple
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