虔敬 (qián jìng) — reverent, devout, thoroughly sincere
Definition
A formal, written adjective meaning 'reverent' — describes deep, sincere respect toward something sacred (gods, rituals, holy objects). Stronger and more literary than 尊敬; not used for everyday respect among people.
adjective
reverentdevoutthoroughly sincere
Examples
- 虔敬。Tā duì shén líng shí fēn qián jìng.He is very reverent towards the divine.
- 虔敬。Tā yǐ yì zhǒng qián jìng de xīn qíng qí dǎo.She prayed with a reverent heart.
- 虔敬。Rén men yòng qián jìng de mù guāng zhù shì zhe shèng wù.People gazed at the sacred object with reverent eyes.
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