迦 (jiā) - Used in transliteration of Sanskrit words, especially in & appears in names and terms related to Buddhism.

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jiā ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 辶

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迦 · jiā

Used in transliteration of Sanskrit words, especially in Buddhist terminology;

appears in names and terms related to Buddhism.

Used in transliteration of Sanskrit words, especially inappears in names and terms related to Buddhism.

Usage highlights

ShakyamuniKashyapa, a Buddhist patriarchKalavinkaKashiKapilavastu, the Buddha's hometownKasyapa

Synonyms

  • 佛— Buddha (general term)
  • 释迦— Shakya (clan name of the Buddha)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Shakyamuni Buddha(释迦牟尼 Shìjiāmóuní)
  • The ancient Indian kingdom of Kashi(迦尸国 Jiāshī Guó)
  • Kalavinka, a mythical bird in Buddhist texts(迦陵频伽 Jiālíngpínjiā)

Collocations

  • Shakyamuni(释迦牟尼)
  • Kashyapa, a Buddhist patriarch(迦叶 Jiāyè)
  • Kalavinka(迦陵频伽)
  • Kashi(迦尸)
  • Kapilavastu, the Buddha's hometown(迦毗罗卫 Jiāpíluówèi)
  • Kasyapa(迦叶波 Jiāyèbō)

Idioms

  • Shakyamuni Buddha(释迦牟尼佛)
  • Mahakasyapa, the first patriarch(大迦叶 Dà Jiāyè)
  • Kalavinka's song(迦陵频伽声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Buddhist contexts for transliterating Sanskrit terms and names.
  • Appears in the Chinese translation of many Buddhist scriptures and names of Buddhist figures.
  • The character carries strong religious and cultural connotations related to Buddhism.

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