明 míng
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míng
adjective bright; luminous; brilliant
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: (CC-CEDICT '明'; Guoyu '明' a 1; Kroll 2015 '明' 1, p. 309; Unihan '明'; XHZD '明' 1, p. 509) -
míng
proper noun
Ming
Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语 , Subdomain: Names , Concept: Name 名字
Notes: (Guoyu '明' n 5) -
míng
proper noun
Ming Dynasty
Domain: History 历史 , Subdomain: China , Concept: Dynasty 朝代
Notes: 1368-1644 (Giles 1892, p. 1364; Guoyu '明' n 4; Wikipedia '明朝'; XHZD '明' 8, pp. 509-510) -
míng
adjective
obvious; explicit; clear
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: In the sense that an explanation is clear. Synonymous with 明白 or 清楚 (CC-CEDICT '明'; Guoyu '明' a 2; Kroll 2015 '明' 2, p. 309; Unihan '明'; XHZD '明' 2, p. 509) -
míng
adjective
intelligent; clever; perceptive
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: Synonymous with 明慧,聪明 (Guoyu '明' a 3; Kroll 2015 '明' 3a, pp. 309-310; XHZD '明' 5, pp. 509-510) -
míng
verb
to illuminate; to shine
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: Synonymous with 照亮 (Guoyu '明' v 4) -
míng
adjective
consecrated
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: (Kroll 2015 '明' 5, pp. 309-310) -
míng
verb
to understand; to comprehend
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: Synonymous with 懂得 or 了解 (Kroll 2015 '明' 3, pp. 309-310) -
míng
verb
to explain; to clarify
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: Synonymous with 阐明 or 表明 (Guoyu '明' v 3; Kroll 2015 '明' 2a, p. 309) -
míng
proper noun
Souther Ming; Later Ming
Domain: History 历史 , Subdomain: China , Concept: Dynasty 朝代
Notes: Several minor states led by the remnants of the Ming dynasty in southern China following the fall of the Ming Dynasty in Bejing in 1644 (Wikipedia '南明') -
míng
noun
the world; the human world; the world of the living
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: Synonymous with 人世 or 阳世, in contrast to realms of the dark (Kroll 2015 '明' 1a, p. 309) -
míng
noun
eyesight; vision
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: Synonymous with 视力 (Guoyu '明' n 1; XHZD '明' 4, p. 509) -
míng
noun
a god; a spirit
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: Synonymous with 神 or 神灵 (Guoyu '明' n 3; XHZD '明' 6, pp. 509-510) -
míng
noun
fame; renown
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: Synonymous with 声名 or 名誉 -
míng
adjective
open; public
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: Synonymous with 公开 (Guoyu '明' a 4; XHZD '明' 3, p. 509) -
míng
adjective
clear
Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语 , Subdomain: Optics
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míng
verb
to become proficient
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: In the sense of 使通晓 (Guoyu '明' v 2) -
míng
verb
to be proficient
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: In the sense of 通晓 (Guoyu '明' v 1) -
míng
adjective
virtuous
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: In the sense of 才德高显的 (Guoyu '明' a 5) -
míng
adjective
open and honest
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: In the sense of 磊落 (Guoyu '明' a 6) -
míng
adjective
clean; neat
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: In the sense of 干净 (Guoyu '明' a 7) -
míng
adjective
remarkable; outstanding; notable
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: In the sense of 显著 (Guoyu '明' a 8) -
míng
adjective
next; afterwards
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: For example, 明天 tomorrow (CC-CEDICT '明'; Guoyu '明' a 9; Kroll 2015 '明' 4, pp. 309-310; XHZD '明' 7, pp. 509-510) -
míng
noun
positive
Domain: Literary Chinese 文言文
Notes: In the sense of 阳 (Guoyu '明' n 2) -
míng
adjective
Clear
Domain: Buddhism 佛教 , Subdomain: Fo Guang Shan
Notes: (Glossary of Humanistic Buddhism) -
míng
noun
wisdom; knowledge; vidya
Domain: Buddhism 佛教
Notes: Sanskrit equivalent: vidyā, Pali: vijjā, Japanese: myō, Tibetan: rig pa, or: rig ma; a term with many senses, for example, 明王 vidyārāja 'wisdom king' (BCSD '明', p. 596; BL 'vidyā'; FGDB '明'; MW 'vidyā'; Wikipedia '明 (佛教)')
Contained in
- 譬喻问号(四) 求法似爬山, 是高是远? 心性似明镜, 照己照人? 因缘似条件, 够与不够? 寺院似学校, 有学无学? 饮食似汤药, 是合不合? 人身似物品, 有好有坏? 生命似风灯, 是安是危? 人心似猿马, 是燥是安? 欲望似深渊, 可下不可? 傲慢似高山, 不登为好!(譬喻問號(四) 求法似爬山, 是高是遠? 心性似明鏡, 照己照人? 因緣似條件, 夠與不夠? 寺院似學校, 有學無學? 飲食似湯藥, 是合不合? 人身似物品, 有好有壞? 生命似風灯, 是安是危? 人心似猿馬, 是燥是安? 欲望似深淵, 可下不可? 傲慢似高山, 不登為好!) Metaphors (4) Learning Dharma is climbing a mountain. Is it tall or far? The mind is a bright mirror. Is the reflection you or others? Conditions are terms. Are they sufficient or not? Temples are schools. Do you or do you not learn? Food is like medicine. Is it good for you or not? The body is an object. Is it functioning or not? Life is a candle in the wind. Is it safe or is it in danger? Human mind is a monkey or horse. Is it restless or is it peaceful? Desire is an abyss. Can you go down there or not? Arrogance is a lofty mountain. You may as well stay away!
- 开发心田 1. 点亮心中明灯 可以照耀人间 2. 开发心中能源 可以增加财富 3. 种植心中禾苗 可以开花结果 4. 发掘心中自性 可以明心悟道 5. 散播心中欢喜 可以广结善缘 6. 觉照心中真理 可以洞彻世间(開發心田 1. 點亮心中明燈 可以照耀人間 2. 開發心中能源 可以增加財富 3. 種植心中禾苗 可以開花結果 4. 發掘心中自性 可以明心悟道 5. 散播心中歡喜 可以廣結善緣 6. 覺照心中真理 可以洞徹世間) Cultivating the Mind When the mind shines, the world also illuminates. When the energy of the mind is charged, wealth also comes. When the mind is cultivated, there will be harvests. When one's intrinsic nature is uncovered, enlightenment is possible. When joy is spread, friendship will be created. When the Truth is realized, insight also arises.
- 张炜明远(張煒明遠) Zhanghui Mingyuan
- 明咒吽声救度佛母(明咒吽聲救度佛母) Raganisudana Tara
- 持明王 Vidyaraja; Wisdom King
- 明禅(明禪) Clarity of Chan
- 佛说光明童子因缘经(佛說光明童子因緣經) Jyotiṣkāvadāna; Fo Shuo Guangming Tongzi Yinyuan Jing
- 觉岸正光明 法流大自在(覺岸正光明 法流大自在) Consummate perfect ease over the river of Dharma; Illuminating brightness on the bank of awakening.
- 明理 sensible; reasonable; an obvious reason, truth or fact; to understand the reason or reasoning ; Understanding
- 光明 bright ; glorious; magnificent ; light ; having hope ; unselfish ; frank; open and honest ; to shine; to illuminate; to reflect ; Kōmyō ; Brightness ; brightness; flame
- 明末四大师; 1. 憨山大师 2. 紫柏大师 3. 莲池大师 4. 蕅益大师(明末四大師; 1. 憨山大師 2. 紫柏大師 3. 蓮池大師 4. 蕅益大師) Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty: 1. Master Hanshan; 2. Master Zibo; 3. Master Lianchi; 4. Master Ouyi
- 花开山川美 光照天地明(花開山川美 光照天地明) Blooming flowers beautify the mountains and rivers; Shining light illuminates heaven and earth.
- 静地禅坐颐养身心 海边散步开阔胸怀 树下小憩清凉自在 道路行走注意安全 居家团聚天伦之乐 月下沉思反省改过 心中有佛明心见性 人间修行与人为善(靜地禪坐頤養身心 海邊散步開闊胸懷 樹下小憩清涼自在 道路行走注意安全 居家團聚天倫之樂 月下沉思反省改過 心中有佛明心見性 人間修行與人為善) Nurture the body and mind in silent meditation. Broaden your mind by taking strolls along the beach. Stay calm and at peace when resting under trees. Be careful and safe when crossing roads. Enjoy time together with family at home. Reflect in the moonlight to amend your mistakes. Be mindful of the Buddha to discover your true nature. The cultivation of life is to be kind to others.
- 乌枢沙摩明王(烏樞沙摩明王) Wisdom King Ucchusma
- 佛说无能胜大明王陀罗尼经(佛說無能勝大明王陀羅尼經) Fo Shuo Wu Neng Sheng Da Ming Wang Tuoluoni Jing
- 圣最上灯明如来陀罗尼经(聖最上燈明如來陀羅尼經) Agrapradīpadhāraṇīvidyārājasūtra; Sheng Zuishang Deng Ming Rulai Tuoluoni Jing
- 内心可成瞋恨的黑洞 内心可成焚烧的火窟 内心可成烦恼的牢笼 内心可成毁灭的原由 内心可成励志的力量 内心可成光明的天地 内心可成喜舍的乐园 内心可成佛国的通道(內心可成瞋恨的黑洞 內心可成焚燒的火窟 內心可成煩惱的牢籠 內心可成毀滅的原由 內心可成勵志的力量 內心可成光明的天地 內心可成喜捨的樂園 內心可成佛國的通道) The mind can turn into an abyss of anger. The mind can turn into a burning furnace. The mind can turn into a prison of affliction. The mind can turn into a cause for destruction. The mind can turn into a power of motivation. The mind can turn into a world of shining light. The mind can turn into a land of joy and generosity. The mind can turn into a path to Buddha land.
- 默坐烟霞散 閒观水月明(默坐煙霞散 閒觀水月明) Sitting silently through the haze of dispersing twilight; Observing nonchalantly the light of the moon on the water.
- 无量光明(無量光明) boundless light
- 唯愿世尊证明我众(唯願世尊證明我眾) my only wish is that the World Honored One certify my followers's [attainments]
- 佛说大护明大陀罗尼经(佛說大護明大陀羅尼經) Mahārakṣāmantrānusāriṇīsūtra; Fo Shuo Da Hu Ming Da Tuoluoni Jing
- 淡泊明心 A Detached and Clear Mind
- 佛说七俱胝佛母准提大明陀罗尼经(佛說七俱胝佛母准提大明陀羅尼經) Cundīdevīdhāraṇīsūtra; Fo Shuo Qi Juzhi Fomu Zhun Ti Da Ming Tuoluoni Jing
- 正大光明 just and honorable ; Be Just and Honorable
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明神宗 、 聪明 、 不明事理 、 明绍宗 、 明溪 、 明信片 、 明儿 、 词约指明 、 明渠 、 说是明王 、 明神 、 明成祖 、 长夜难明 、 透明程度 、 言明 、 明光蓝 、 自作聪明 、 透明度 、 明仁宗 、 明史 、 诊明 、 春光明媚 、 王阳明 、 明灭 、 胂凡纳明 、 明光市 、 明熹宗
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- Scroll 2 Si Fen Lu Xingshi Chao Zi Chi Ji 四分律行事鈔資持記 — count: 1225
- Scroll 1 Si Fen Lu Xingshi Chao Zi Chi Ji 四分律行事鈔資持記 — count: 1155
- Scroll 3 Si Fen Lu Xingshi Chao Zi Chi Ji 四分律行事鈔資持記 — count: 778
- Scroll 3 Da Ban Niepan Jing Yi Ji 大般涅槃經義記 — count: 553
- Scroll 4 Da Ban Niepan Jing Yi Ji 大般涅槃經義記 — count: 547
- Scroll 6 Da Ban Niepan Jing Yi Ji 大般涅槃經義記 — count: 540
- Scroll 7 Da Ban Niepan Jing Yi Ji 大般涅槃經義記 — count: 530
- Scroll 2 Shengman Bao Ku 勝鬘寶窟 — count: 520
- Scroll 8 Da Ban Niepan Jing Yi Ji 大般涅槃經義記 — count: 468
- Scroll 1 Jin Guangming Jing Shu 金光明經疏 — count: 459
Collocations
- 明行 (明行) 此四種中皆出明行成就羅漢 — Long Discourses (Chang Ahan Jing) 長阿含經, Scroll 6 — count: 22
- 明不如 (明不如) 螢火之明不如燈燭 — Long Discourses (Chang Ahan Jing) 長阿含經, Scroll 20 — count: 9
- 护明 (護明) 名曰護明 — Sutra on the Great Reliable Brahman (Da Jiangu Poluomen Jing) 大堅固婆羅門緣起經, Scroll 1 — count: 8
- 无上明 (無上明) 是為無上明行具足 — Long Discourses (Chang Ahan Jing) 長阿含經, Scroll 13 — count: 7
- 瞿昙明 (瞿曇明) 又沙門瞿曇明解梵法 — Long Discourses (Chang Ahan Jing) 長阿含經, Scroll 15 — count: 6
- 明经 (明經) 明經者可得作人 — Nirvāṇa Sūtra 佛般泥洹經, Scroll 1 — count: 6
- 明受 (明受) 唯願世尊及諸弟子明受我請 — Long Discourses (Chang Ahan Jing) 長阿含經, Scroll 2 — count: 5
- 明童子 (明童子) 汝往護明童子所傳如是言 — Sutra on the Great Reliable Brahman (Da Jiangu Poluomen Jing) 大堅固婆羅門緣起經, Scroll 1 — count: 5
- 天光明 (天光明) 身色光明不如光念天光明 — Long Discourses (Chang Ahan Jing) 長阿含經, Scroll 20 — count: 5
- 放光明 (放光明) 身放光明 — Long Discourses (Chang Ahan Jing) 長阿含經, Scroll 12 — count: 4