Qi zhang fu, Qī zhàng fū: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Qi zhang fu means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Chinese Buddhism
七丈夫 [qi zhang fu]—also 七士夫趣 [qi shi fu qu]; v. 七賢七聖 [qi xian qi sheng].
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
七丈夫 [qi zhang fu]—Seven Great Men – [Numerical Term (名數 [ming shu])] refers to the Seven Sages (七聖 [qi sheng]).
七丈夫—【名數】七聖也。
[míng shù] qī shèng yě.
[ming shu] qi sheng ye.
七丈夫 ts = qī zhàng fū p refers to [phrase] “seven sages”; Domain: Buddhism 佛教 [fu jiao]; Notes: See 七聖 [qi sheng] (FGDB '七聖 [qi sheng]'; SH '七丈夫 [qi zhang fu]', p. 10) .
Chinese Buddhism (漢傳佛教, hanchuan fojiao) is the form of Buddhism that developed in China, blending Mahayana teachings with Daoist and Confucian thought. Its texts are mainly in Classical Chinese, based on translations from Sanskrit. Major schools include Chan (Zen), Pure Land, Tiantai, and Huayan. Chinese Buddhism has greatly influenced East Asian religion and culture.
Languages of India and abroad
Chinese-English dictionary
七丈夫 [qī zhàng fū] refers to: “seven worthies”.
七丈夫 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Vietnamese] thất trượng phu.
[Korean] 칠장부 / chiljang bu.
[Japanese] シチジョウブ / shichijō bu.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Qi, Qi zhang, Zhang fu, Zhang, Chang, Fo, Fu.
Full-text: Dui qi shi yu zheng, Tao jia, Zhang fu nu, Wang ba, Liu zhong shi, Hua yan jing shu zhu.
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