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舍利子
shèlìzi
1. ashes after cremation
2. Buddhist relics (Sanskirt: sarira)

Character Breakdown

舍
shě
house, dwelling; to reside, to dwell; to abandon, to give up
HSK 5 8 丶
利
lì
gains, advantage, profit, merit
HSK 4 7 丶
子
zi
son, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thing
HSK 1 3 丶

Compound Words (1)

舍利子塔
shèlìzitǎ
stupa with Buddhist relics

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Chinese