Learn Chinese: Religion Terms
Discover and learn Chinese terms related to religion and religious concepts. Improve your understanding of spiritual terms in Chinese.
习惯 (xíguàn)
habit
The Chinese word for 'habit' is '习惯', pronounced as 'xíguàn'. It signifies the regularly repeated actions or the tendencies that people do with or without realization. It is widely used in different contexts same way as in English.
Example sentences with 习惯 →圣诞节 (shèng dàn jié)
christmas
In Chinese, '圣诞节' is used to represent the holiday celebrated on December 25th, just as 'Christmas' is in English. It can be used in several contexts such as wishing someone a merry Christmas, or discussing holiday plans.
Example sentences with 圣诞节 →地狱 (dì yù)
hell
In Chinese, '地狱' stands for 'hell'. It is often used in contexts discussing afterlife, punishment, and suffering, similar to how 'hell' is used in English. For instance, '他觉得他置身在地狱。' (He felt that he was in hell.) It can also be used figuratively in everyday conversation to describe extremely unpleasant situations or experiences.
婚姻 (hūn yīn)
marriage
In Chinese, the term '婚姻' refers to the social or legal concept of marriage. It is used much in the same way as the English word 'marriage', referring to the union between two individuals and the relation between them. It is often used in any discussions about family, relationships, or social policies.
崇拜 (chóng bài)
worship
The Chinese word for worship is '崇拜'. It is used in a similar context as in English, often referring to the act of showing religious devotion and adoration. '崇拜' is used when expressing reverence towards deities, idols, or any other objects of worship.
Example sentences with 崇拜 →放 (fàng)
lay
The Chinese word '放' is used similar to the English word 'lay', which can be used to mean 'place' or 'put down'. It can be used in various contexts just like in English, though certain idiomatic usages might not translate directly.
Example sentences with 放 →极端 (jíduān)
extreme
The Chinese word '极端' is used to describe something that is extreme in its nature, such as behavior, attitudes, or situations. It is often used to point out significant or unusual circumstances that are far from what is considered normal or moderate.
Example sentences with 极端 →牧师 (Mùshī)
priest
In Chinese, '牧师' which sounds like 'Mùshī' refers to a priest. The term is mostly used in Christian religions to refer to a person authorized to conduct religious worship, implying spiritual guidance or authority. It can be used in many of the same contexts as the English equivalent.
Example sentences with 牧师 →祈祷 (qí dǎo)
pray
The Chinese word '祈祷' is used to express the act of praying, usually to a deity or spirit. Similar to English, it can be used both in a religious context and in everyday conversations when hoping for a positive outcome. It can be followed by a specific object (e.g., for good health), or used alone to imply a general hope or wish.
Example sentences with 祈祷 →精神 (jīngshén)
spirit
In Chinese, '精神' typically refers to the inner spirit or mind. It can often be used to describe the mental or spiritual strength, focus, or vigor of a person or group. However, the exact usage depends on the context. The word can have various interpretations to describe energy, mental state, or morale.
赎回 (shù huí)
redemption
The Chinese word '赎回' is used similarly to the English word 'redemption'. It can be used in both religious and secular contexts. For example, it can refer to the action of purchasing back something previously sold (such as shares, bonds) or the act of making up for a past mistake or bad action.
Example sentences with 赎回 →