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God in Chinese

God in Chinese is 上帝, 天主, 上帝shàngdì) — God means a supernatural being worshipped as having power over nature or human affairs.

God in Chinese

上帝
noun
Pronounced: Shàng dì
A being such as a monotheistic God: a single divine creator and ruler of the universe.
天主
noun
Pronounced: Tiān zhǔ
A being such as a monotheistic God: a single divine creator and ruler of the universe.
上帝
proper noun
Pronounced: Shàng dì
The single male deity of various bitheistic or duotheistic religions.
天主
proper noun
Pronounced: Tiān zhǔ
The single male deity of various bitheistic or duotheistic religions.
上帝shàngdì)
noun
An idol.
noun
Pronounced: shén
(figurative) A person in a very high position of authority, importance or influence; a powerful ruler or tyrant.

What does "God" mean?

  1. noun A supernatural being worshipped as having power over nature or human affairs.
    "Ancient Greek myths feature many gods and goddesses."
  2. name In monotheistic religions, the single supreme being and creator.
    "They pray to God every evening."
  3. noun Informal: someone treated as supremely important, skilled, or admired.
    "To his fans, the guitarist was a living god."

God in a sentence

  • Ancient Greek myths feature many gods and goddesses.
  • They pray to God every evening.
  • To his fans, the guitarist was a living god.

Similar words in Chinese

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "God" in Chinese?

"God" in Chinese is 上帝, 天主, 上帝shàngdì). God means: A supernatural being worshipped as having power over nature or human affairs.

How do you pronounce 上帝?

"God" in Chinese is 上帝, pronounced "Shàng dì".

How do you use "God" in a sentence?

Example: "Ancient Greek myths feature many gods and goddesses." In Chinese, "God" is 上帝, 天主, 上帝shàngdì).

Are there other ways to say "God" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "God": 上帝, 天主, 上帝shàngdì), 神.

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