chī​zhāi

to be a vegetarian

Senses

吃斋/ 吃齋 chī​zhāi to be a vegetarian

to abstain from meat and spicy vegetables, often for religious reasons or as a vow; to eat a vegetarian diet

吃斋/ 吃齋 chī​zhāi to dine

used specifically for Buddhist monks or nuns having a meal

References

synonym 吃斋/吃齋 吃素/吃素
see 斋/齋 吃斋/吃齋