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業障

简业障 · 繁業障

Mandarin · pinyin yè zhàng

karmic hindrance (Buddhism)
karmic consequences that stand in the way of enlightenment
(term of abuse, especially toward the younger generation) devil spawn
(fig.) money

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業: Look up this written character
障: zhàng · separate; shield; barricade
业: yè · profession, business; GB radical 111

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4–4 · ye4 zhang4

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noun

(Buddhism) sin that detracts from one's good works; karmic hindrance
(dated, derogatory, term of abuse said of one's inferiors) vile spawn

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