tóu tuó
Meaning
dhuta
ascetic Buddhist monk
traveling monk
Explanation
A transliteration of the Sanskrit word 'dhūta'. In Buddhism, it refers to the practice of discarding attachments to food, clothing, and shelter, or a monk who practices this (especially a traveling monk who begs for alms).
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Etymology
From the transliteration of the Sanskrit word 'dhūta' (meaning to shake off or discard defilements).
Memory tips
Think of the Sanskrit 'dhūta' transliterated into Chinese as '头陀' (tóu tuó), representing an ascetic monk.
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