bái​yī

white clothing

  • created reference approved 白衣 → 白丁 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    白衣 bái​yī

    白丁 bái​dīng

    synonym

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  • created reference approved 白衣 → 白身 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    白衣 bái​yī

    白身 bái​shēn

    synonym

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  • created sense approved 白衣 · bái​yī · white clothing — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    白衣

    bái​yī

    white clothing

    White clothing; traditionally, the plain clothing worn by commoners in ancient China, often referring to someone without an official rank or position.

    白 (literal) → 白 · bái · white 衣 (literal) → 衣 · yī · clothing

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  • created sense approved 白衣 · bái​yī · medical professional — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    白衣

    bái​yī

    medical professional

    Used to describe medical workers such as doctors or nurses, typically as an adjective or metaphor.

    白 (literal) → 白 · bái · white 衣 (literal) → 衣 · yī · clothing

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  • created sense approved 白衣 · bái​yī · layperson — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    白衣

    bái​yī

    layperson

    A lay Buddhist follower who lives at home as a member of the general public rather than as a monk or nun.

    白 (literal) → 白 · bái · white 衣 (literal) → 衣 · yī · clothing

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  • created sense approved 白衣 · bái​yī · servant — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    白衣

    bái​yī

    servant

    A household servant or a low-ranking government runner in ancient China

    白 (literal) → 白 · bái · white 衣 (literal) → 衣 · yī · clothing

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