- 修行者 xiūxíngzhě practitionera person who practices a religion, particularly a Buddhist monk or nun; an ascetic or someone devoted to spiritual cultivation
- 修行人 xiūxíngrén practitionera person pursuing religious practice, particularly in Buddhism
- 师父领进门，修行在个人 shīfulǐngjìnménxiūxíngzàigèrén the master leads you to the door, the rest is up to you, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinkA proverb meaning that while a teacher can show you the way and teach you the basics, your ultimate success depends on your own hard work and practice.
- 带发修行 dàifàxiūxíng to practice Buddhism with hairto submit to Buddhist discipline or live in a temple while keeping one's hair rather than shaving it
