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宗教 — meaning in English

zōng jiào

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English meaning

credence noun Acceptance of something as true or trustworthy, usually because there is evidence for it.
religion noun Belief in a god or gods, along with the practices and rituals connected to that belief.

Senses

宗教 is used for these senses in English:

credence (uncountable) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
religion (uncountable) Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

religion — full definition

noun Belief in a god or gods, along with the practices and rituals connected to that belief.
noun A particular system of religious belief and worship.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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