施主
Chinese
distribute (alms); to do; to execute distribute (alms); to do; to execute; to carry out |
to own; to host; master to own; to host; master; lord; primary | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (施主) | 施 | 主 | |
| simp. #(施主) | 施 | 主 | |
Etymology
Calque of Sanskrit दानपति (dānapati, “lord of alms”).
Pronunciation
Noun
施主
- (Buddhism, Taoism, used by monks and priests, respectful) alms giver; benefactor; patron
- (in general, respectful) secular person; good-natured person (especially as a second-person pronoun)
- (physics) donor (in semiconductor physics)
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