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外道
wàidào
Description
"外道"本来是佛教里的话，指不是佛教的其他宗教或想法。
"外道" originally comes from Buddhism, referring to religions or ideas other than Buddhism.
现在也可以用来说不正确、不合正道的做法。
Now it can also be used to describe incorrect or improper practices.
Meanings
外道wàidào
heterodoxy; non-Buddhist teaching or belief
佛教把别的宗教叫做外道。
Buddhism calls other religions 'heterodox paths.'
外道wàidào
unorthodox or improper method
这种治病的方法太外道了。
This method of treatment is too unorthodox.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
外 (outside) + 道 (way/teaching); a Buddhist term for teachings outside the true path.
- Nuance
mostly religious/formal; the 'improper method' sense is dialectal and less common.
In videos
“这是这是西安人最喜欢的外道焦焦的”
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