heathen in Chinese
heathen in Chinese is 异教, 蛮, 蛮人 — heathen means historically, a person who does not follow one of the major world religions; more recently, a follower of modern pagan Heathenry.
heathen in Chinese
异教
Pronounced: yì jiào
Not adhering to an Abrahamic religion; pagan.
蛮
Pronounced: mán
(by extension) Uncultured; uncivilized; savage; barbarian.
蛮人
Pronounced: mán rén
(by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.
What does "heathen" mean?
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noun Historically, a person who does not follow one of the major world religions; more recently, a follower of modern pagan Heathenry.
"The missionaries set out to convert the so-called heathens."
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adj Relating to such beliefs or practices.
"The ruins were once part of a heathen temple."
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heathen in a sentence
- The missionaries set out to convert the so-called heathens.
- The ruins were once part of a heathen temple.
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What is "heathen" in Chinese?
"heathen" in Chinese is 异教, 蛮, 蛮人. heathen means: Historically, a person who does not follow one of the major world religions; more recently, a follower of modern pagan Heathenry.
How do you pronounce 异教?
"heathen" in Chinese is 异教, pronounced "yì jiào".
How do you use "heathen" in a sentence?
Example: "The missionaries set out to convert the so-called heathens." In Chinese, "heathen" is 异教, 蛮, 蛮人.
Are there other ways to say "heathen" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "heathen": 异教, 蛮, 蛮人.
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