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大徹大悟

简大彻大悟 · 繁大徹大悟

Mandarin · pinyin dà chè dà wù

to achieve supreme enlightenment or nirvana (Buddhism)

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大: dà · big, great, vast, large, high
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悟: wù · to apprehend, realize, become aware
彻: chè · penetrate, pervade; penetrating

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4–4–4–4 · da4 che4 da4 wu4

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daai6 cit3 daai6 ng6

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(idiomatic) to come to a profound realization; to become totally enlightened; to experience a complete awakening

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