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锡杖
xī​zhàng

monk's staff

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锡杖 錫杖 xī​zhàng
monk's staff
A Buddhist ceremonial staff with metal rings at the top that jingle when shaken, used by monks to announce their presence when begging or to clear small animals from their path.

Cross-References

Classifier

  • 根 gēn
  • 条 tiáo

Same as

  • 禅杖 chán​zhàng

Referenced by

  • 卓锡 zhuó​xī