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尼 [ní]
1. Short for the Sanskrit term "比丘尼" (Bhikṣunī), referring to a woman who has renounced worldly life and practices Buddhism. Examples include: 尼姑 (nun), 尼庵 (nunnery), 削发为尼 (to shave one's head and become a nun).
2. An ancient term synonymous with “昵,” meaning close or intimate.
尼 [ní]
1. A nun; a woman who has renounced worldly life and engages in Buddhist practice. It is an abbreviation for the Sanskrit term "比丘尼" (Bhikṣunī).
2. Ni Hill, believed to be the birthplace of Confucius.
尼 [ní]
1. To be intimate; a term historically related to closeness.
- Referenced in "说文": 尼, from 后近之也 (meaning 'close behind').
- In "小尔雅": 尼,近也 (meaning 'near'). It is noted that in context, it may be written as 昵.
- Cited in "尸子": 不避远尼.
2. To be peaceful and calm.
- According to "尔雅": 尼, 安也 (meaning 'peaceful').
- As mentioned in "广雅": 尼, 和也 (meaning 'harmonious').
- Quoted from "隶释·祝睦后碑": 竟界尼康.
尼 [nǐ]
1. To impede; to obstruct.
- As found in "墨子": 淫嚣不静,当路尼众 (meaning 'the noisy and chaotic must be obstructed').
- Example usage: 尼行 (to stop or impede progress); 尼阻 (to hinder or obstruct).
2. Further references can be seen under ní.