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戒壇

简戒坛 · 繁戒壇

Mandarin · pinyin jiè tán

ordination platform in a Buddhist temple

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戒: jiè · warn, caution, admonish
壇: Look up this written character
坛: tán · altar; arena, examination hall

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4–2 · jie4 tan2

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