Chinese word

菩萨

Pronunciation

Pinyinpú sà

Meaning

nounbodhisattva

Example

你真像个菩萨，谢谢你的帮助。nǐ zhēn xiàng gè pú sà xiè xiè nǐ de bāng zhù

You really are like a bodhisattva; thank you for your help.

More examples

寺庙里供奉着观音菩萨像。sì miào lǐ gòng fèng zhe guān yīn pú sà xiàng

A statue of Guanyin is enshrined in the temple.

Core concept

A compassionate seeker of Buddhahood who dedicates the path to helping other beings.

Common phrases

观音菩萨guān yīn pú sà
Guanyin bodhisattva
菩萨像pú sà xiàng
bodhisattva statue
菩萨心肠pú sà xīn cháng
compassionate heart

Similar words

佛fú: A fully awakened Buddhist being honored for teaching the path to enlightenment.
佛陀fó tuó: A formal Buddhist term for an enlightened person who is deeply respected.
观音guān yīn: A revered bodhisattva who represents mercy and rescue for those in distress.

Definition in Chinese

指佛教中在成佛前发菩提心并誓愿救度众生的修行者，强调慈悲与救度他人的立场。zhǐ fó jiào zhōng zài chéng fú qián fā pú tí xīn bìng shì yuàn jiù dù zhòng shēng de xiū xíng zhě qiáng diào cí bēi yǔ jiù dù tā rén de lì chǎng

Word origin

菩萨 (púsà, "bodhisattva") is a Chinese transcription of Sanskrit bodhisattva, the Buddhist term for one who seeks Buddhahood while helping all beings toward liberation.

Usage tips

In everyday Chinese, this religious noun can praise a remarkably helpful person, and tone decides whether the praise sounds sincere, playful, or ironic.

Opposites

恶魔è módemonnoun

Related words

观音菩萨guān yīn pú sàGuanyin bodhisattvanoun
菩萨像pú sà xiàngbodhisattva statuenoun