看破红尘

kān pò hóng chén

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Definitions

1. to see through the world of mortals (idiom, of Buddhist monk)
2. disillusioned with human society
3. to reject the world for a monastic life

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Child Words of 看破红尘

• 看 看 kān: to look after
• 看 看 kàn: to see
• 破 破 pò: broken
• 红 红 hóng: red
• 尘 尘 chén: dust
• 看破 看破 kàn pò: to see through
• 红尘 红尘 hóng chén: the world of mortals (Buddhism)