Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Monk"
The meaning of "Monk" in various phrases and sentences
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What does monk mean?
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A male member of a religious order - for example Catholic, Buddhist - usually living under certain religious rules and within a monastic community.
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What does monk mean?
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A monk is a member religious community almost a like priest in some religion. Just that they have vows on poverty and their chastity.. Not allowed to marry..
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What does monk
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Synonyms of "Monk" and their differences
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What is the difference between a monk and a priest ?
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I used google because I don't think this is the kind of thing most people know off the top of their head. It sounds like monks live together at a monastery, and priests don't.
priest
"a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian Church, especially the Roman Catholic Church, or a person with particular duties in some other religions: "
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/priest
monk
"a member of a group of religious men who do not marry and usually live together in a monastery"
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/monk
priest
"a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian Church, especially the Roman Catholic Church, or a person with particular duties in some other religions: "
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/priest
monk
"a member of a group of religious men who do not marry and usually live together in a monastery"
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/monk
Q:
What is the difference between monk and priest ?
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a “monk” lives in a monastery, usually somewhat separate from society
a “priest” conducts religious services for people, and may or may not also be a monk
a “priest” conducts religious services for people, and may or may not also be a monk
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What is the difference between monk and friar ?
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No. They both have the goal of becoming closer to God, but they take opposite approaches. It is a difference in philosophy. It's like two different positions on the same team; in baseball terms monks might be outfielders while friars might be the pitcher. The roles are different, but they don't outrank each other.
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What is the difference between monk and priest ?
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Monk is someone who lives in church and stays there for the most time, they are very committed to their religion and that's why many of them choose to live and stay in their temple that is usually in places far from civilization, while priest is someone who interacts freely with the society and people outside the church and lives in a presbytery.
Translations of "Monk"
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How do you say this in English (US)? monk
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Monk like a Buddha / Buddhist monk?
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How do you say this in English (UK)? 暴燥, monk jien
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Irascible or irritant
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How do you say this in English (US)? monk
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@clydeyu: monk
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How do you say this in English (US)? monk
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Monk. The 'o' is commonly pronounced more like a 'u'.
Other questions about "Monk"
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I've read somewhere one monk suggesting that we get rid of the mindset of expecting those who are close to you to be the kind of people who you want them to be.
By this, you wouldn't feel betrayed by them and be annoyed.
I know intellectually/in my mind that this way of thinking is effective to keep my mind calm, but to put this in practice/to implement(?) this is difficult for me, since I'm far from being matured.
I wish I could.
(What verb can I use instead of "get rid of." "Remove?")
(Thank you for your precious time.) Does this sound natural?
By this, you wouldn't feel betrayed by them and be annoyed.
I know intellectually/in my mind that this way of thinking is effective to keep my mind calm, but to put this in practice/to implement(?) this is difficult for me, since I'm far from being matured.
I wish I could.
(What verb can I use instead of "get rid of." "Remove?")
(Thank you for your precious time.) Does this sound natural?
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× I've read somewhere one monk suggesting that we get rid of the mindset of expecting those who are close to you to be the kind of people who you want them to be.
✓ I've read somewhere one monk suggests that we get rid of the mindset of expecting those who are close to us to be the kind of people who we want them to be.
× I know intellectually/in my mind that this way of thinking is effective to keep my mind calm, but to put this in practice/to implement(?) this is difficult for me, since I'm far from being matured.
✓ I know intellectually that this way of thinking is effective to keep my mind calm, but to put this in practice is difficult for me, since I'm far from being matured.
✓ I've read somewhere one monk suggests that we get rid of the mindset of expecting those who are close to us to be the kind of people who we want them to be.
× I know intellectually/in my mind that this way of thinking is effective to keep my mind calm, but to put this in practice/to implement(?) this is difficult for me, since I'm far from being matured.
✓ I know intellectually that this way of thinking is effective to keep my mind calm, but to put this in practice is difficult for me, since I'm far from being matured.
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A monk told me that he didn't need to procreate because there are already many kids on this planet. Does this sound natural?
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Yes it is grammatically correct and it sounds natural.
If you're writing this as part of schoolwork, maybe you can use 'children' instead of 'kids. Both are fine to use, but' children' sounds a bit more formal.
If you're writing this as part of schoolwork, maybe you can use 'children' instead of 'kids. Both are fine to use, but' children' sounds a bit more formal.
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what is a monk
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It is a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
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I’m glad that you decided to be a monk. Does this sound natural?
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fine
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The monk looked austere and at the same time his eyes radiated kindness. Does this sound natural?
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"Austere" means, "lacking luxury; without frills; frugal." The way this is phrased, it sounds like the two should be opposed to eachother, but austerity and kindness aren't opposite.
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