薩 (sà) - Sanskrit transcription character & used in Buddhist terminology

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sà ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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薩 · sà

Sanskrit transcription character;

used in Buddhist terminology;

also appears in names and place names, particularly Tibetan-related.

Sanskrit transcription characterused in Buddhist terminologyalso appears in names and place names, particularly

Usage highlights

BodhisattvaSakya schoolSakyamuniSanskritTibetanLhasa

Synonyms

  • 菩— Bodhi (enlightenment) - often paired with 薩

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Buddha(菩薩)
  • Tibetan Buddhism(藏傳佛教)
  • Sakya(薩迦派)
  • Lhasa, capital of Tibet(拉萨)

Collocations

  • Bodhisattva(菩薩)
  • Sakya school(薩迦派)
  • Sakyamuni(釋迦牟尼)
  • Sanskrit(梵語)
  • Tibetan(藏族)
  • Lhasa(拉萨)

Idioms

  • Bodhisattva's heart, mother's compassion(菩薩心腸)
  • Like a Bodhisattva saving all beings(菩薩低眉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Buddhist contexts for transliterating Sanskrit terms, especially 'Bodhisattva' (菩薩).
  • Appears in Tibetan names and place names due to its use in transcribing Tibetan sounds.
  • The character carries strong religious and cultural connotations in East Asian Buddhism.

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