bǐ'àn

the other shore

  • created reference approved 彼岸 → 此岸 (antonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    彼岸 bǐ'àn

    此岸 cǐ'àn

    antonym

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  • created sense approved 彼岸 · bǐ'àn · the other shore — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    彼岸

    bǐ'àn

    the other shore

    The shore on the opposite side of a river, lake, or other body of water; the opposite bank

    彼 (literal) → 彼 · bǐ · that 岸 (literal) → 岸 · àn · bank

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  • created sense approved 彼岸 · bǐ'àn · paramita — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    彼岸

    bǐ'àn

    paramita

    (Buddhism) The state of enlightenment or liberation beyond life and death, also known as nirvana; the far shore of the sea of suffering.

    彼 (literal) → 彼 · bǐ · there 岸 (literal) → 岸 · àn · bank

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  • created sense approved 彼岸 · bǐ'àn · ideal goal — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    彼岸

    bǐ'àn

    ideal goal

    A figurative destination or ideal state one strives to reach, such as success or victory

    彼 (literal) → 彼 · bǐ · there 岸 (literal) → 岸 · àn · bank

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