神化 (shén huà) — to deify, to treat as a god

Definition

Verb meaning to treat someone or something as a god, often undeservedly. Often used in the 把 construction (把…神化) and commonly carries a critical tone, suggesting excessive idealization rather than genuine worship.

verb
to deifyto treat as a god

Examples

  • 神化
    Tā men bǎ zhè wèi yīng xióng shén huà le.
    They deified this hero.
  • 神化
    Zài nà duàn lì shǐ zhōng, rén men bú duàn shén huà tǒng zhì zhě.
    In that period of history, people constantly deified the rulers.
  • 神化
    Xiàn dài shè huì bù gāi shén huà cái fù hé quán lì.
    Modern society should not deify wealth and power.

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