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Buddhist monk

Noun

  1. 1

    Buddhist monk

    A term used by a monk following the Buddha's teachings to address his master.

    Korean definition: 부처의 가르침을 수행하는 승려가 자기 스승을 이르는 말.

    • Long ago, I happened to hear a monk's lecture, then left home to become a monk and received his teachings.

    • That monk said that he studied at a small temple, serving a senior monk along with other monks.

  2. 2

    Buddhist monk

    (polite form) A Buddhist monk.

    Korean definition: (높이는 말로) 승려.

    • While staying at the temple for a while, I learned a lot from the monk.

    • After hearing a monk talk about Buddhism, Seunggyu decided to become a Buddhist himself.