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Zen master

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

chan2shi1 chánshī

Meaning


Primary

Zen master

Alternatives

Buddhist master

Mnemonic


A 禅师 Zen master is a Buddhist 师 teacher who is a master of 禅 meditation.

Usage


禅师 教导 我们 如何 冥想。

The Zen master teaches us how to meditate.

这 位 禅师 很 有 智慧。

This Zen master is very wise.

禅师 的 话语 很 深刻。

The Zen master's words are very profound.