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菩提達摩

简菩提达摩 · 繁菩提達摩

Mandarin · pinyin Pú tí dá mó

Bodhidharma

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菩: pú · herb, aromatic plant
提: tí · hold in hand; lift in hand
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摩: mó · rub, scour, grind; friction
达: dá · arrive at, reach; intelligent; smooth, slippery

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2–2–2–2 · Pu2 ti2 da2 mo2

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pou4 tai4 daat6 mo1

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Bodhidharma (traditionally regarded as the transmitter of the Chan school to China)

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