hoá thân
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) the Nirmāṇakāya (Buddha's physical incarnation)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) an embodiment (entity typifying an abstraction)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to embody; to personify
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to metamorphose; to transform dramatically
Common questions
What does “hoá thân” mean?
(noun) the Nirmāṇakāya (Buddha's physical incarnation)
Is “hoá thân” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.