檀越 tán yuè

Buddhist lay supporter; temple benefactor

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. (Buddhism) benefactor (designation of a lay person by a monk)

Characters

Character Meaning
檀 tán
sandalwood; hardwood; surname Tan
越 yuè HSK 3
the more... the more; to exceed; to surpass