四大天王

sì dà tiān wáng

Dictionary entry

the four heavenly kings (Sanskrit vajra)

What does 四大天王 mean?

四大天王 (sì dà tiān wáng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1the four heavenly kings (Sanskrit vajra)

2the four guardians or warrior attendants of Buddha

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四sìfour · 4 大dàbig; large; great · older (than another person)天tiānday · sky 王Wángsurname Wang

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四大天王

sì dà tiān wáng

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