mtshan gzhi

definiendum; basis of characteristics; subject being characterized [RB]

basic indications, basis for talking about, illustration, cause of a sign or symptom, definiendum [JV]

1) thing which is an example of what is to be shown; 2) distinction/ example to be exemplified) [IW]

1) mtshan nyid kyis mtshon bya mtshon pa'i gzhir gyur pa [eg, gold vase is mtshan gzhi of vase]; 2) distinction/ example to be exelplified) [IW]

a specific object-example, illustration, characteristic basis, that which is marked/ characterized/ identified, particular characteristics/ the thing exemplifying the term and the definition TSE [IW]

illustration [thd]

illustration [ggd] [RY]

example, illustration, characteristic basis, that which is marked or characterized / characteristic basis / particular characteristics / the thing exemplifying the term and the definition, illustration, identified. definiendum; basis of characteristics; a specific object [RY]