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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shèng shuǐ
"僧侣在祭坛上洒下圣水。"
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A ceremonial water used in religious rituals, particularly in Buddhism.
"During the ceremony, the monk poured chusang-suja over the altar as a sign of purification." - 2
Water that is blessed or used in spiritual practices.
"The chusang-suja was collected from the sacred spring for the festival."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Chusang-Suja' originates from Korean, where 'chusang' refers to 'the altar' and 'suja' means 'water'. This term is often used in religious contexts, particularly in Buddhism, to denote the ceremonial water used in rituals. The usage has evolved to encompass broader spiritual meanings in various cultural practices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chusang-Suja" is said worldwide
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Eau sacrée
Transliteration: O sacré
"Le moine a versé l'eau sacrée sur l'autel."
Heiliges Wasser
Transliteration: Haɪlɪɡəs ˈvasɐ
"Der Mönch goss das heilige Wasser über den Altar."
Acqua santa
Transliteration: Akkwa santa
"Il monaco ha versato l'acqua santa sull'altare."
Agua bendita
Transliteration: Aɡwa βenˈdita
"El monje derramó agua bendita sobre el altar."
Água benta
Transliteration: ˈaɡwɐ ˈbẽtɐ
"O monge derramou água benta sobre o altar."
पवित्र जल
Transliteration: Pavitra jal
"भिक्षु ने पवित्र जल को वेदी पर डाला।"
圣水
Transliteration: Shèng shuǐ
"僧侣在祭坛上洒下圣水。"
주상수자
Transliteration: Jusang-suja
"스님이 제단 위에 주상수자를 부었습니다."
聖水
Transliteration: Seisui
"僧侶は祭壇に聖水を注ぎました。"
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