三宝

三寶

sānbǎo

noun #41,467

Meanings

1 the Three Jewels of Buddhism: the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha
2 three treasures, the three best-known products of a place

Characters

treasure; jewel

Examples

HSK 7-9

东北三宝通常指人参、貂皮和鹿茸。

Dōngběi sānbǎo tōngcháng zhǐ rénshēn, diāopí hé lùróng.

The "three treasures of the Northeast" usually means ginseng, mink fur and deer antler velvet.

HSK 7-9

皈依三宝是成为佛教徒的第一步。

Guīyī sānbǎo shì chéngwéi fójiàotú de dìyī bù.

Taking refuge in the Three Jewels is the first step in becoming a Buddhist.

Tips

culture

The Buddhist 三宝 are 佛 the Buddha, 法 his teaching and 僧 the monastic community. The pattern 'place + 三宝' names a region's three famous products: Guilin's are 三花酒 rice liquor, chili sauce and fermented tofu.

Stroke Order

三 sān

宝 bǎo