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长斋绣佛
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长斋绣佛 — “To practice Buddhism devoutly”

长斋绣佛 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to practice Buddhism devoutly”. Often characterized by maintaining a perpetual vegetarian diet and worshipping Buddha. Literally, “keeping a perpetual vegetarian diet and embroidering Buddhas”.

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长斋绣佛 Pronunciation and Pinyin

长斋绣佛 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
长
cháng4long, grow, excel, chief
斋
zhāi10purify, fast, vegetarian meal
绣
xiù10embroider
佛
fó7Buddha or Buddhism

Example Sentence with 长斋绣佛

她看破红尘后,便在家中长斋绣佛,潜心修行。
After seeing through the world's vanities, she stayed at home, maintaining a perpetual vegetarian diet and embroidering Buddha images, dedicating herself to spiritual cultivation.

Idioms Related to 长斋绣佛

Synonyms of 长斋绣佛

  • cháng长zhāi斋lǐ礼fó佛

More idioms starting with 长

  • cháng长qī七duǎn短bā八many loose ends
  • cháng长jiǔ久zhī之jì计a long-term plan
  • cháng长lè乐wèi未yāng央May joy be everlasting
  • cháng长tíng亭duǎn短tíng亭long and distant journey; melancholy of parting
  • zhǎng长tā他rén人wēi威fēng风,,miè灭zì自jǐ己zhì志qì气boost others, undermine self
  • zhǎng长tā他rén人zhì志qì气,,miè灭zì自jǐ己wēi威fēng风Boost others' morale, undermine your own
  • zhǎng长tā他rén人ruì锐qì气,,miè灭zì自jǐ己wēi威fēng风boost others' morale and diminish one's own
  • zhǎng长ào傲shì饰fēi非cultivate arrogance and conceal wrongs
  • zhǎng长bié别ren人zhì志qì气,,miè灭zì自jǐ己wēi威fēng风boost others' morale and diminish one's own
  • cháng长xū吁duǎn短tàn叹to sigh frequently with distress
  • cháng长xū吁duǎn短qì气to sigh repeatedly and mournfully
  • cháng长mìng命fù富guì贵long life, wealth, and honor

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Questions about 长斋绣佛

What does 长斋绣佛 mean?

长斋绣佛 (cháng zhāi xiù fó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to practice Buddhism devoutly”.

How do you pronounce 长斋绣佛?

长斋绣佛 is pronounced cháng zhāi xiù fó in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 长斋绣佛 literally mean?

Literally, 长斋绣佛 means “keeping a perpetual vegetarian diet and embroidering Buddhas”. It is used to mean “to practice Buddhism devoutly”.

What is the Chinese definition of 长斋绣佛?

长斋:终年吃素;绣佛:刺绣的佛像。吃长斋于佛像之前。形容修行信佛。

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