sư
Pronunciation
Northern
/sɨ˧˧/
Central
/ʂɨ˧˥/
Southern
/ʂɨ˧˧/
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monk
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monk
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Noun
monk Culture, Arts & Proper Names
A respectful title used for monks and nuns who have dedicated their lives to Buddhist religious practice.
vi Vị sư già đang tĩnh tâm ngồi thiền dưới gốc cây cổ thụ.
en The old monk is calmly meditating under the ancient tree.
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師
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師
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師
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sư
師
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sử / sự / sủ / sứ …
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giáo sư / sư tử / luật sư / gia sư …
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giáo sư / sư tử / luật sư / gia sư …