和尚 héshang Buddhist monk
How to remember 和尚: 和 and + 尚 esteem = Buddhist monk.
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How it is used
- A Buddhist monk - 庙里的和尚 (miào lǐ de héshang) the monk in the temple; measure word 个 or 位.
- In the saying 一个和尚挑水喝,三个和尚没水喝 (one monk carries his own water, three monks go thirsty) it points to shirking in a group. Everyday word.