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cult in Chinese

cult in Chinese is 崇拜 — cult means a group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.

cult in Chinese

崇拜
noun
Pronounced: chóng bài
(religion) The veneration, devotion, and religious rites given to a deity (especially in a historical polytheistic context), or (in a Christian context) to a saint; a subset of worship.

What does "cult" mean?

  1. noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
    "He joined a cult that told him to stop speaking to his friends."
  2. noun A strong following of devoted fans built around a particular person, idea, or work.
    "The band never had a hit, but it built a loyal cult following online."
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cult in a sentence

  • He joined a cult that told him to stop speaking to his friends.
  • The leader of the cult demanded total obedience from every follower.
  • The band never had a hit, but it built a loyal cult following online.
  • My uncle collects posters for an obscure cult television series from the eighties.

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What is "cult" in Chinese?
"cult" in Chinese is 崇拜. cult means: A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
How do you pronounce 崇拜?
"cult" in Chinese is 崇拜, pronounced "chóng bài".
How do you use "cult" in a sentence?
Example: "He joined a cult that told him to stop speaking to his friends." In Chinese, "cult" is 崇拜.
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