quy y
Definition
- Verb:
- To take refuge: In Buddhism, "quy y" means to formally take refuge in the Three Jewels (the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha), marking a commitment to the Buddhist path.
- To be ordained / to become a monk or nun: It can also refer to the act of formally entering monastic life.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Sau nhiều năm tìm hiểu, cô ấy quyết định quy y. (After many years of study, she decided to take refuge.)
- Ông cụ đã quy y tại một ngôi chùa ở miền núi. (The old man was ordained at a mountain temple.)
Advanced Usage
- "Lễ quy y": the refuge ceremony; the ordination ceremony.
- Lễ quy y của sư thầy được tổ chức trang nghiêm. (The monk's ordination ceremony was solemnly held.)
Variants and Related Words
- Quy y Tam Bảo (v): to take refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha).
- Bước đầu tiên để trở thành Phật tử là quy y Tam Bảo. (The first step to becoming a Buddhist is to take refuge in the Three Jewels.)
Synonyms
- To take refuge: To seek safety or spiritual shelter.
- To be ordained: To be formally admitted into a religious order.
Related Terms
- Tam Bảo: The Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha), the objects of refuge.
- Phật tử: A Buddhist layperson or follower, often one who has taken refuge.