English–Chinese

“buddha” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfó

Example

我们去看佛像。wǒ men qù kàn fó xiàng

We are going to see a statue of the Buddha.

Illustration for 佛 (buddha)

How to say “buddha” in Chinese

“Buddha” in Chinese is 佛 (fó).

A person who sees beyond ordinary troubles and remains calm while helping others find understanding.

Full entry for 佛: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 佛

寺里供奉着一尊佛,人们来此参拜。sì lǐ gòng fèng zhe yì zūn fú rén men lái cǐ cān bài

A statue of the Buddha is enshrined in the temple, and people come here to worship.

Tips for using 佛

  • English usually treats this term as a religious title or name, whereas everyday Chinese can use it as a descriptive label, so context determines its register.

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