This is the 5788th most frequent Chinese word.
和尚
Monk.
In this sentence, '和尚' is used to refer to a Buddhist monk.
这个寺庙里住着一位慈悲的和尚。
The temple houses a compassionate monk.
Here, '和尚' refers to a special individual with supernatural abilities in a legendary context.
传说中,那个和尚拥有神奇的力量。
According to legends, that monk possesses magical powers.
In this context, '和尚们' collectively refers to monks and their daily practices.