noun, verb · to fast or abstain from meat, wine, and certain foods for religious reasons

他为了祈福而决定吃斋。

noun · to provide food or charity to monks or religious practitioners

他在寺庙里斋僧布施。

noun · a room used for study or reading, or a specific name for a building or shop

他的书斋里堆满了各种典籍。

noun · vegetarian food, particularly that served in a religious or formal context

这里的斋菜做得很地道。