尼姑

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Chinese

Buddhist nun; (often used in phonetic spellings) paternal aunt
trad. (尼姑)
simp. #(尼姑)
alternative forms 妮姑

Etymology

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Pronunciation


Noun

尼姑

  1. Buddhist nun

Usage notes

Although this term is the most common way to refer to Buddhist nuns, some people consider it offensive because of connotations with 三姑六婆 (sāngūliùpó). Terms like 比丘尼 (bǐqiūní), 尼師尼师 and 女尼 are recommended.

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