English–Chinese
“monk” in Chinese
How to say “monk” in Chinese
“Monk” in Chinese is 僧人 (sēng rén).
A person who leaves ordinary secular life to live within a Buddhist community and perform religious duties.
Example sentences with 僧人
许多僧人过着简朴的生活。xǔ duō sēng rén guò zhe jiǎn pǔ de shēng huó
Many monks lead simple lives.
Tips for using 僧人
- For conversational Chinese, recognizing this as a relatively formal noun helps learners understand why it may sound more documentary when used in ordinary daily talk.
Other Chinese words for “monk”
孩子问：和尚为什么剃头？hái zi wèn hé shàng wèi shén me tì tóu
A child asks, "Why does a monk shave his head?"