受戒

shòujiè

verb #63,475

Meanings

1 to take monastic vows (Buddhism)
2 to be ordained
3 to take religious precepts

Characters

to receive, accept

precepts, commandments

Examples

他在少林寺受戒出家。

Tā zài Shàolínsì shòujiè chū jiā.

He took monastic vows and entered monkhood at Shaolin Temple.

受戒仪式庄严肃穆。

Shòujiè yíshì zhuāngyán sù mù.

The ordination ceremony is solemn and dignified.

Tips

culture

In Chan (Zen) Buddhism, full ordination (具足戒) involves accepting 250 precepts for monks and 348 for nuns. 汪曾祺's 1980 short story 受戒 is a beloved depiction of novice monk life and is a widely taught literary work.

Stroke Order

受 shòu

戒 jiè