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法衣

Mandarin · pinyin fǎ yī

robe of a Buddhist priest
ceremonial garment of a Daoist priest
robe of a judge, nun, priest etc
cassock
vestment

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法: fǎ · law, rule, regulation, statute; France, French
衣: yī · clothes, clothing; cover, skin; Kangxi radical 145

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3–1 · fa3 yi1

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

faat3 ji1

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noun

(Buddhism) Buddhist priest's robe
(Taoism) ceremonial garment of a Taoist priest
robe of a judge or judicial officer

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