神明 (shén míng) — god; deity; divinity
Definition
神明 refers to gods or deities collectively in Chinese religious and folk belief — a more literary, general term for divine beings than everyday 上帝 (the Christian God). Often used in phrases about worship, temples, or divine blessing.
noun
goddeitydivinity
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 神明。Rén men xiàng shén míng qí dǎo píng ān.People pray to the gods for peace.
- 神明。Zhè zuò miào lǐ gòng fèng zhe hěn duō shén míng.This temple enshrines many deities.
- 神明。Tā xiāng xìn shén míng huì bǎo yòu tā.He believes the gods will bless him.
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