From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「立地成佛」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.
The idiom being introduced now is 「立地成佛」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
In Buddhism, Zen Buddhism believes that everyone has Buddha nature, and by abandoning evil and doing good, one can become a Buddha. This is a word of exhortation to do good.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lì dì chéng fó
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lap6 dei6/dei2 sing4 fat6
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.
