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上座部
shàngzuòbù
1. Theravada, the primary Buddhism, as spread to Sri Lanka and South-East Asia

Character Breakdown

上
shàng
above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous
HSK 1 3 丶
座
zuò
seat; stand, base
HSK 4 10 丶
部
bù
department, ministry; division, unit; part, section
HSK 4 10 丶

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