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nirvana in Chinese

nirvana in Chinese is 涅槃 — nirvana means in Buddhism and Hinduism, the state of perfect peace reached by escaping suffering and desire.

nirvana in Chinese

涅槃
noun
Pronounced: niè pán
(Buddhism) Complete cessation of dukkha; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.

What does "nirvana" mean?

  1. noun In Buddhism and Hinduism, the state of perfect peace reached by escaping suffering and desire.
    "Monks meditate for years in pursuit of nirvana."
  2. noun (informal) A state of complete happiness or contentment.
    "Lying on the beach with nothing to do felt like pure nirvana."
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nirvana in a sentence

  • Monks meditate for years in pursuit of nirvana.
  • Lying on the beach with nothing to do felt like pure nirvana.

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What is "nirvana" in Chinese?

"nirvana" in Chinese is 涅槃. nirvana means: In Buddhism and Hinduism, the state of perfect peace reached by escaping suffering and desire.

How do you pronounce 涅槃?

"nirvana" in Chinese is 涅槃, pronounced "niè pán".

How do you use "nirvana" in a sentence?

Example: "Monks meditate for years in pursuit of nirvana." In Chinese, "nirvana" is 涅槃.

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