寺

寺

Temple.

In this sentence, the word '寺' is used as part of '寺庙', which means temple. It refers to the physical structure used as a place of worship.

这个城市有一座古老的寺庙。

This city has an ancient temple.

Here, '寺' denotes the location where the activity is taking place—the temple—highlighting its role as a religious space.

寺里的人们正在进行祈祷。

People in the temple are praying.

In this sentence, '寺' refers to the temple as a destination, emphasizing its symbolic significance in cultural or spiritual practices.

他向寺的方向走去，希望找到内心的平静。

He walks towards the direction of the temple, hoping to find inner peace.