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sadhu

/sah-doo/US // ˈsɑ du //UK // (ˈsɑːduː) //

萨杜,萨德胡,萨德鲁,悲夫

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Hinduism.

    • : an ascetic holy man, especially a monk.

Examples

  • He was a member of the Sadhu sect, a "candidate for Saintship," to use the expression of one of our party.

  • Our cries of distress were answered by the sudden appearance of the mysterious Sadhu with his cow.

  • We remembered that it was reported this proud friend of ours also belonged to the Sadhu sect.

  • When her parents informed my mistress of their resolution, she replied, "Sadhu-it is well!"

  • I noticed a sadhu of noble countenance standing just outside the compound of the pundit's house.