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    Understanding the noun 寺 (sì) for 'temple'

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    寺 (sì) means "temple" and typically refers to a Buddhist temple. It often appears as part of compound place names, such as 山寺 (mountain temple). Many famous Chinese landmarks include 寺 in their names, like 少林寺 (Shaolin Temple).

    Examples

    • 山上有一座古老的寺，香火很旺。

      Shān shàng yǒu yī zuò gǔlǎo de sì, xiānghuǒ hěn wàng.

      There is an ancient temple on the mountain, and it has a thriving incense offering.

    • 我们去少林寺参观了一整天。

      Wǒmen qù Shàolín Sì cānguānle yī zhěng tiān.

      We visited the Shaolin Temple for a whole day.

    • 那座寺里住着几十位僧人。

      Nà zuò sì lǐ zhùzhe jǐshí wèi sēngrén.

      Several dozen monks live in that temple.

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