流便
Chinese
phonetic | |||
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trad. (流便) | 流 | 便 | |
simp. #(流便) | 流 | 便 |
Pronunciation
Usage notes
Newer editions of the Chinese Union Version have changed the translation from 流便 (Liúbiàn) to 呂便/吕便 (Lǚbiàn) due to the possible vulgar connotation of the former, which could be interpreted literally as 流 (liú, “to flow”) + 便 (biàn, “human waste”), i.e. “to have diarrhea”.[1]
Synonyms
Terms for Reuben in different branches of Christianity
Branch | Words |
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Protestant | 流便, 呂便, 流本 |
Roman Catholic | 勒烏本 |
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