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释尊

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DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
another name for Sakyamuni 釋迦牟尼佛|释迦牟尼佛, the historical Buddha
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

釋尊 释尊 [Shi4 zun1] /another name for Sakyamuni 釋迦牟尼佛|释迦牟尼佛, the historical Buddha/

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Other forms in these source records: 釋尊

  • 释
    shì

    to explain / to release / Buddha (abbr. for 釋迦牟尼|释迦牟尼[Shì jiā móu ní]) / Buddhism

  • 尊
    zūn

    senior / of a senior generation / to honor / to respect / honorific / classifier for cannons and statues / ancient wine vessel

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