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醍醐灌顶
tí​hú​guàn​dǐng

to be enlightened

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 醍醐 tí​hú
    clarified butter
    (bound form) refined cream or clarified butter; considered the purest and highest flavor in ancient times
  2. 灌顶 灌頂 guàn​dǐng
    consecration by water
    A Buddhist ritual where water or ghee is poured on the head to symbolize the granting of wisdom, power, or a new status within the faith.