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寺院
sìyuàn
Description
寺院是指佛教的建筑，很多人去那里烧香、拜佛。
A 寺院 is a Buddhist building where many people go to burn incense and worship Buddha.
这个词比较正式，日常说话时也常用“寺庙”。
This word is more formal; in daily conversation, people often use “寺庙” instead.
Meanings
寺院sìyuàn
temple; monastery (usually Buddhist)
这座寺院有一千多年的历史。
This temple has a history of over a thousand years.
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Notes
- Etymology
寺 (temple) + 院 (courtyard/institution), forming a formal term for a temple complex.
- Nuance
More formal and written than 寺庙; both mainly refer to Buddhist temples.
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