(fěng) - To recite or chant loudly, especially in a & to intone Buddhist scriptures or prayers.

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fěng | 11 strokes | radical:

· fěng

To recite or chant loudly, especially in a religious or ceremonial context;

to intone Buddhist scriptures or prayers.

To recite or chant loudly, especially in ato intone Buddhist scriptures or prayers.

Usage highlights

Chant sutrasRecite scripturesIntone prayersChant loudlyRecite Buddhist textsChant mantras

Synonyms

  • to recite, to chant
  • to read aloud, to chant
  • to sing, to chant

Antonyms

  • silent, quiet
  • still, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The monks chant sutras (唪经).
  • He recited Buddhist scriptures aloud (唪诵).
  • The ceremony involved loud chanting (唪唱).
  • They intoned prayers in unison (唪祷).

Collocations

  • Chant sutras(唪经)
  • Recite scriptures(唪诵)
  • Intone prayers(唪祷)
  • Chant loudly(唪唱)
  • Recite Buddhist texts(唪佛经)
  • Chant mantras(唪咒)

Idioms

  • Chanting sutras and reciting Buddha's name(唪经念佛)
  • Loud chanting and deep bows(唪唱礼拜)
  • Reciting scriptures and chanting mantras(唪诵咒语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Buddhist contexts for the ceremonial recitation of scriptures.
  • The character combines mouth (口) with phonetic component 奉, suggesting respectful vocalization.
  • Historically associated with religious ceremonies and formal chanting practices.

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