sai3 zyun1世尊
Jyutpingsai3 zyun1
Yalesai jyūn
Definition
Revered One of the World; a Buddhist honorific title for Gautama Buddha.
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How it's used
Reserved strictly for formal religious contexts, this title is rarely used in casual conversation. It functions as a respectful epithet specifically for the Buddha, emphasizing his status as the most revered being in the world. You will primarily encounter it when reading sutras or listening to lectures by monastics.
Examples
The World-Honored One spoke of many principles in the scriptures.
Do you know how the World-Honored One taught people to practice?
Related words
Common phrases
The World-Honored One preaches the Dharma
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
