Definition & Meaning

1.consecrate; dedicate a Buddhist statue; dedicate a Taoist statue

2.have a hair cut or shave

Word usage

kāi guāng

开 光

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v.consecrate; dedicate a Buddhist statue; dedicate a Taoist statue
- qiáng guāng dǐng guāng kāi guāng qǔ dài zhèng miàn guāng
  强光、顶光、开光取代正面光。
  With bright lights, roof light, to replace Kai-positive light.
2
v.jochave a hair cut or shave
- tā dài de hù shēn fú shì jīng guò sì yuàn gāo sēng kāi guāng de
  她戴的护身符，是经过寺院高僧开光的。
  The amulet she is wearing has been blessed by eminent monks.

Word usage

Separable word
"开" and "光" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 因为玉佩是开了光的，禁止任何人触摸。
  No one is allowed to touch the jade pendant blessed by Buddha.
- 这块玉佩开过光了。
  This jade pendant has been blessed by Buddha.

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