🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

五台山

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Wǔtái Shān

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Wutai Mountain/ˈwuːtaɪ ˈmaʊntən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"五台山是中国著名的佛教圣地。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A mountain range in Shanxi province, China, known for its Buddhist temples and scenic beauty.

    "Wutai Mountain is a UNESCO World Heritage site, attracting thousands of visitors each year."
  2. 2

    A significant location in Chinese Buddhism, often associated with the Bodhisattva Manjushri.

    "Pilgrims visit Wutai Mountain to seek blessings and enlightenment."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Wutai' originates from Chinese, where 'Wu' means 'five' and 'Tai' means 'terrace', referring to the five flat peaks of the mountain. The name has been used since ancient times, reflecting the mountain's significance in Chinese Buddhism as a sacred site.

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