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四大部洲

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: four continents

Senses:

  • The four great continents. See 四洲 (Skt. catvāro dvīpāḥ; Pāli cattāro dīpā). 〔敕修百丈淸規 T 2025.48.1114c14〕 [Charles Muller; source(s): Nakamura, Soothill, Hirakawa]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bukkyō jiten (Ui) 415

    Bulgyo sajeon 356a

    Bukkyōgo daijiten (Nakamura) 527c

    Ding Fubao

    Bukkyō daijiten (Oda) 726-3

    (Soothill's) Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms 173

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    Entry created: 2002-03-08

    Updated: 2008-07-29