三兽渡河 — “To refer to different levels of spiritual practice or enlightenment”
三兽渡河 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to refer to different levels of spiritual practice or enlightenment”. Originally from a Buddhist parable where a rabbit, horse, and elephant cross a river at varying depths, symbolizing different capacities for understanding the Dharma or achieving spiritual insight. Later, it generally refers to profound cultivation or different degrees of attainment in any field. Literally, “Three beasts cross the river”.
三兽渡河 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 三兽渡河 mean?
三兽渡河 (sān shòu dù hé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to refer to different levels of spiritual practice or enlightenment”.
How do you pronounce 三兽渡河?
三兽渡河 is pronounced sān shòu dù hé in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 三兽渡河 literally mean?
Literally, 三兽渡河 means “Three beasts cross the river”. It is used to mean “to refer to different levels of spiritual practice or enlightenment”.
What is the Chinese definition of 三兽渡河?
佛教以兔、马、象三兽渡河入水之深浅，喻小、中、大三乘证道之高下。后泛指修行。