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What does mean?

Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 2 published landmarks

What it means

Buddha

Spot it here

First character on 万佛阁 — the hall name that ends at the giant Maitreya upstairs.

Remember this

佛 on that board is the scale hint: ten thousand Buddhas in the name, one colossal Maitreya in the wood. Catch 佛 under the eaves and you’ve found the finale hall.

Where you’ll see it

Same character, other boards

Quick answers

What does 佛 (fó) mean for travelers?
Buddha
Where will I see 佛 in China?
On VibeHanzi it is taught at Lama Temple, Jing'an Temple. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
How do I remember 佛 on the street?
佛 on that board is the scale hint: ten thousand Buddhas in the name, one colossal Maitreya in the wood. Catch 佛 under the eaves and you’ve found the finale hall.