寺
sì
What does 寺 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
Buddhist temple
In this place
Marks a Buddhist monastery complex — different from 庙 (folk shrine/temple) on City God signs.
Remember this
寺 often tags Buddhist compounds. If the board ends in 寺 and you smell incense without dumpling steam, you’re in the stillness lane — not 城隍庙.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 寺 (sì) mean for travelers?
- Buddhist temple
- Where will I see 寺 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Jing'an Temple. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 寺 on the street?
- 寺 often tags Buddhist compounds. If the board ends in 寺 and you smell incense without dumpling steam, you’re in the stillness lane — not 城隍庙.