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釋義
简 释义 · 繁 釋義Mandarin · pinyin shì yì
Meanings
- the meaning of sth
- an explanation of the meaning of words or phrases
- definition
- an interpretation (of doctrine)
- religious doctrine
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4–4 · shi4 yi4
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
sik1 ji6
Cantonese word readings for 釋義. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.
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Independent source senses for this spelling, with usage labels retained. Not matched to the pronunciation above.
verb
- (linguistics, translation studies, law) to define (a term, concept or text); to explain; to interpret; to paraphrase
noun
- (linguistics, translation studies, law) definition (of a term, concept or text); explanation; interpretation; paraphrase
- (Buddhism) Buddhist thought
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