僧人 sēngrén monk
How to remember 僧人: 僧 Buddhist priest + 人 person = monk.
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How it is used
- A (Buddhist) monk - 寺庙里的僧人 (sìmiào lǐ de sēngrén) the monks in the temple.
- Formal/neutral term; everyday speech often uses 和尚 (héshang), which is more colloquial.
- Register is written or respectful; 僧人 pairs naturally with 佛教 (Buddhism) contexts.