The term "西土贤圣" (Xī Tǔ Xián Shèng) translates to "Sages and Worthies of the Western Lands" and is a general epithet used in Chinese Buddhism to refer to the revered Buddhist masters and scholars from India, rather than a specific individual. These figures, originating from the land of the Buddha's birth, are credited with bringing and transmitting Buddhist scriptures and teachings to China, leading to extensive translation efforts that enriched Chinese Buddhist canon.