Jain的词源

英文词源

Jain

1805, from Hindi Jaina, from Sanskrit jinah "saint," literally "overcomer," from base ji "to conquer," related to jayah "victory," from PIE root *gweie- (2) "to press down, conquer." The sect dates from 6c. B.C.E.

中文词源

Jain：印度耆那教

来自梵语jinah,胜利者，圣人。即战胜内心欲望的人。

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