传戒

傳戒
chuánjiè
(Buddhism) to initiate sb for monkhood or nunhood

CEDICT

buddhism

Entry Composition

1 传 chuán
  1. to pass on
  2. to spread
  3. to transmit
  4. to infect
  5. to transfer
  6. to circulate
  7. to conduct (electricity)
2 戒 jiè
  1. to guard against
  2. to exhort
  3. to admonish or warn
  4. to give up or stop doing sth
  5. Buddhist monastic discipline
  6. ring (for a finger)