诃佛骂祖 — “To challenge tradition or established authority”
诃佛骂祖 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to challenge tradition or established authority”. To be unconventional and not bound by past doctrines or conventions. Literally, “Criticize Buddha and scold patriarchs”.
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What does 诃佛骂祖 mean?
诃佛骂祖 (hē fú mà zǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to challenge tradition or established authority”.
How do you pronounce 诃佛骂祖?
诃佛骂祖 is pronounced hē fú mà zǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 诃佛骂祖 literally mean?
Literally, 诃佛骂祖 means “Criticize Buddha and scold patriarchs”. It is used to mean “to challenge tradition or established authority”.
What is the Chinese definition of 诃佛骂祖?
佛教语，斥骂佛祖，比喻不受前人束缚。