법형 (法兄)과 같은 말. 법계 (法階)상으로 형벌되는 도반 (道伴). 나이와 관계없이 자기보다 먼저 입산한 사람을 부르는 말

The senior disciple among Seon priests: Lit. "teacher brother." One who entered monastic life before others. Age does not determine seniority, but time spent in the Sangha as a practitioner. Cf. (Beophyeong) The Dharma brother.