sãi
Meaning
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A man who has dedicated his life to the practice of Buddhism as a monk.
vi Vị sãi già đang quét lá rụng trước sân chùa.
en The old monk is sweeping fallen leaves in front of the temple yard.
A person who is responsible for the care and management of a Buddhist temple.
vi Ông sãi luôn trông nom ngôi chùa rất cẩn thận.
en The temple warden always looks after the temple very carefully.
A person whose job is to look after and protect a particular building or area.
vi Người sãi này đã bảo vệ khu rừng suốt mười năm.
en This caretaker has protected the forest for ten years.
A shortened term for a ferryman or someone who operates a boat on a river.
vi Người sãi chèo thuyền đưa khách sang sông.
en The ferryman rows the boat to take passengers across the river.