真言

zhēnyán

noun #26,043

Meanings

1 mantra
2 true words; sincere words
3 dharani (Buddhist incantation)

Characters

true; real; genuine

word; speech; saying

Examples

僧侣们反复念诵真言，进入冥想状态。

Sēnglǚ men fǎnfù niànsòng zhēnyán, jìnrù míngxiǎng zhuàngtài.

The monks repeatedly chanted mantras, entering a meditative state.

他说出了发自内心的真言。

Tā shuō chū le fāzì nèixīn de zhēnyán.

He spoke sincere words from the heart.

Tips

culture

In Buddhism, 真言 translates the Sanskrit word dharani or mantra - sacred syllables believed to carry spiritual power. The 六字真言 (Six-Syllable Mantra) om mani padme hum is the most famous example.

Stroke Order

真 zhēn

言 yán