削发为僧 — “To shave one's head and become a Buddhist monk or nun”
削发为僧 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to shave one's head and become a Buddhist monk or nun”. To renounce worldly life and enter a monastery/convent. Literally, “Shave hair to become a monk”.
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削发为僧 Pronunciation and Pinyin
削发为僧 Character Breakdown
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他看破红尘，决定削发为僧，过上清净的日子。
He saw through the illusions of the mundane world and decided to shave his head and become a monk, living a pure and tranquil life.
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What does 削发为僧 mean?
削发为僧 (xuē fà wèi sēng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to shave one's head and become a Buddhist monk or nun”.
How do you pronounce 削发为僧?
削发为僧 is pronounced xuē fà wèi sēng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 削发为僧 literally mean?
Literally, 削发为僧 means “Shave hair to become a monk”. It is used to mean “to shave one's head and become a Buddhist monk or nun”.
What is the Chinese definition of 削发为僧?
指剃去头发，出家为僧尼