皈 (guī) - to return to & to submit to

皈Tone 1

guī ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

皈 · guī

to return to;

to submit to;

to convert to (Buddhism);

to follow a religious path

to return toto submit toto convert to (Buddhism)

Usage highlights

take refuge in Buddhismconvert to Buddhismtake refuge in the Three Jewelsreturn to the original truthsincere conversionguide someone's conversion

Synonyms

  • 归— to return; to go back to
  • 依— to rely on; to follow
  • 投— to throw oneself into; to submit to

Antonyms

  • 叛— to betray; to rebel against
  • 离— to leave; to depart from

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He returned to the Buddhist faith (皈依佛门).
  • She took refuge in the Three Jewels (皈依三宝).
  • The monk guided his conversion (引导他皈依).
  • This represents a return to one's original nature (本性皈真).

Collocations

  • take refuge in Buddhism(皈依佛门)
  • convert to Buddhism(皈依佛教)
  • take refuge in the Three Jewels(皈依三宝)
  • return to the original truth(皈真)
  • sincere conversion(虔诚皈依)
  • guide someone's conversion(引导皈依)

Idioms

  • To take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha(皈依三宝)
  • To return to one's original nature and follow the truth(返璞皈真)
  • To wholeheartedly convert to Buddhism(一心皈佛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Buddhist contexts to denote formal conversion or taking refuge.
  • The character combines 'white' (白) and 'reverse/return' (反), symbolizing purification and returning to one's true nature.
  • In naming, it carries strong religious connotations and is rarely used in secular contexts.

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