This is the 7126th most frequent Chinese word.


"禅" (Chán) refers to Zen, a school of Mahayana Buddhism focused on meditation and mindfulness.


Here, 禅 denotes Zen, the concept originating from Buddhist teachings and extending to Eastern philosophy, emphasizing meditative practices and enlightenment.

禅是一种东方哲学思想。

Zen is a form of Eastern philosophical thought.


In this sentence, 禅修 refers to Zen meditation, highlighting the practices associated with the Zen principles of mindfulness and tranquility.

我最近开始学习禅修,以寻求内心宁静。

I recently began learning Zen meditation to seek inner peace.


禅语 in this context refers to sayings or proverbs derived from Zen practices, reflecting insights gained through meditation and Buddhist thought.

历代禅僧留下了许多经典禅语。

Throughout history, Zen monks have left numerous classic Zen sayings.