Where does “凡僧” come from?
凡僧 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 凡 — ordinary.
凡僧 (Japanese): An ordinary, lowly, itinerant monk
Definitions
- An ordinary, lowly, itinerant monk
Ancestry of “凡僧”, step by step
凡僧 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle Chinese 凡
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 凡 | ordinary |
via Middle Chinese 僧
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 僧 | Buddhist monk |