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three poisons

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The three root kleshas of Moha (delusion and confusion), Raga (greed and sensual attachment) and Dvesha (aversion and hate), which are considered to be innate in a being.

Equivalents

5 more languages
日本語三毒
한국어삼독
Nederlandsdrie vergiften
Portuguêstrês venenos
Русскийтри я́да

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Three Principles of the People three quarters Three Rivers Three Rocks three Rs three score and ten

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