寺

• 拼音: sì
• 汉字拆解: 寺 = 土 (earth) + 寸 (inch) — originally a place of measurement/governance, later a temple

含义

Temple; monastery. A Buddhist temple or religious building.

Primarily refers to Buddhist temples in Chinese. Famous examples: 少林寺 (Shaolin Temple), 灵隐寺 (Lingyin Temple), 法门寺 (Famen Temple). Distinguished from 庙 (which can be Taoist or folk religion temples), 道观 (Taoist monastery), and 教堂 (church). Also appears in historical terms like 大理寺 (ancient supreme court).

例句

1. 少林寺是中国最著名的佛教寺院之一。
2. 每年春节都有很多人到寺里烧香祈福。
3. 这座古寺已有一千多年的历史。

用法指南

语境: religion, tourism, history

语气: reverent

正确说法

• 这座寺是唐朝建的。(This temple was built in the Tang Dynasty.)
• 寺里的和尚很热情地接待了我们。(The monks in the temple received us warmly.)

错误说法

• 基督教教堂不叫'寺' (Christian churches aren't called 寺 — use 教堂; 寺 is specifically Buddhist)

起源与历史

Originally referred to government offices in ancient China. Later became associated specifically with Buddhist temples when Buddhism was introduced.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal