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Information of 懺
Pinyin
chàn
Radical
忄
Strokes
20 strokes
Usage
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Definition
feel remorse / regret / repent
懺
chàn
1. Repentance; a transcription of the Sanskrit word Ksama (懺摩) in abbreviation. Originally meant to admit one's faults, repent for sins, and pray for blessings.
- Example: 《廣韻•鑑韻》: "懺，自陳悔也。" (Confession and repentance.)
- Example: 《集韻•㽉韻》: "懺，悔也。" (To repent.)
2. A monk or priest performs rituals of repentance on behalf of others. For example, "拜懺" (to perform repentance). It also refers to the scriptures recited during repentance, such as "梁皇懺" (Liang Emperor's repentance) and "玉皇懺" (Jade Emperor's repentance).
- Example: 《梁書•庾詵傳》: "宅内設道場，環繞禮懺，六時不輟。" (Establishing a temple at home, performing rituals of repentance continuously.)
Usage:
- (动) Confess; repent.
- 引: Example from 《晉書·佛圖澄傳》: "[法] 佐愕然愧懺。" (Legal reference on the profound sense of shame and repentance.)
- 例: Manner of performing repentance rites (懺禮).