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天师
tiānshī
Description
天师是道教里地位很高的人，人们相信他能和神说话。
A 天师 is a highly respected person in Taoism, believed to be able to communicate with gods.
在很多古老的故事里，天师会用符和法术来赶走妖怪。
In many ancient stories, a 天师 uses talismans and magic to drive away monsters.
Meanings
天师tiānshī
a Taoist master or high-ranking Daoist priest
这位天师会画符念咒。
This Taoist priest can draw talismans and chant spells.
天师tiānshī
honorific title for the head of Taoism (Celestial Master)
张天师是道教有名的人物。
Master Zhang is a famous figure in Taoism.
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Notes
- Etymology
天 (heaven) + 师 (master), literally "celestial master."
- Nuance
often refers specifically to 张天师, the hereditary leader of Zhengyi Taoism.
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