沙僧

Shā Sēng
proper noun

Meanings

  1. 1 Sha Wujing (character in Journey to the West)
  2. 2 Sandy / Friar Sand

Examples

HSK 4
Shā Sēng tiāo zhe xínglǐ gēn zài hòumiàn.
Sha Wujing follows behind carrying the luggage.
HSK 6
Shā Sēng shì Tángsēng de sān túdì.
Sha Wujing is Tang Sanzang's third disciple.

Tips

culture
Also known as 沙悟净. In 西游记 he was originally a general in the celestial court, exiled to the Liusha River after breaking a crystal goblet. Often portrayed as the steady, loyal one of the four pilgrims - hence the modern joke that 沙僧 only has two lines: 大师兄! and 师父被妖怪抓走了!

In Pop Culture

沙僧 Shāsēng
Sha Wujing / Friar Sand
Third disciple of Tang Sanzang in Journey to the West (西游记). Plays the stoic, dutiful porter of the pilgrimage group.

Stroke Order

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