sān​bǎo

three treasures

  • created sense approved 三宝/三寶 · sān​bǎo · three treasures — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    三宝 / 三寶

    sān​bǎo

    three treasures

    Three precious things; used to refer to various triads such as the three treasures of Northeast China ([[人参|人參|ren2 shen1]], [[貂皮|貂皮|diao1 pi2]], and [[乌拉草|烏拉草|wu4 la5 cao3]]), or the Daoist virtues of compassion, frugality, and humility.

    三 (literal) → 三 · sān · three 宝 (literal) → 宝/寶 · bǎo · treasure

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  • created sense approved 三宝/三寶 · sān​bǎo · Triple Gem — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    三宝 / 三寶

    sān​bǎo

    Triple Gem

    The Three Jewels of Buddhism: the Buddha ([[佛|佛|fo2]]), the Dharma or teachings ([[法|法|fa3]]), and the Sangha or monastic community ([[僧|僧|seng1]]); by extension, can refer to Buddhism itself.

    三 (literal) → 三 · sān · three 宝 (literal) → 宝/寶 · bǎo · venerated

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  • created sense approved 三宝/三寶 · sān​bǎo · sovereign assets — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    三宝 / 三寶

    sān​bǎo

    sovereign assets

    A classic political triad consisting of land, people, and government administration.

    三 (literal) → 三 · sān · three 宝 (literal) → 宝/寶 · bǎo · treasure

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  • created sense approved 三宝/三寶 · sān​bǎo · three treasures of the body — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    三宝 / 三寶

    sān​bǎo

    three treasures of the body

    In Daoist internal alchemy, the three vital elements of the human body: essence ([[精|精|jing1]]), vital energy ([[气|氣|qi4]]), and spirit ([[神|神|shen2]])

    三 (literal) → 三 · sān · three 宝 (literal) → 宝/寶 · bǎo · treasure

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