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尼姑

nun

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

ni2gu1 • nígū

Meaning

Primary

nun

Alternatives

Buddhist nun

Mnemonic

尼姑 Nun refers to a 尼 nun who very well may be around the same age as your 姑 paternal aunt. Heck, it could very well be that your 姑 paternal aunt is a 尼姑 nun!

Usage

她 决定 出家 当 尼姑。

She decided to become a nun.

这 座 寺庙 里 有 许多 尼姑。

There are many nuns in this temple.

这 位 尼姑 很 受 人们 尊敬。

This nun is highly respected by the people.