oracle in Chinese
oracle in Chinese is 神谕, 神諭 — oracle means in ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
oracle in Chinese
神谕
Pronounced: shén yù
A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
神諭
Pronounced: shén yù
A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
What does "oracle" mean?
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noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
"The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle."
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noun A person regarded as an especially wise or authoritative source of guidance.
"Colleagues treated her as the office oracle whenever a tricky decision came up."
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oracle in a sentence
- The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle.
- Kings sent messengers to the oracle before deciding whether to go to war.
- Colleagues treated her as the office oracle whenever a tricky decision came up.
- My uncle is the family oracle on anything to do with cars.
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What is "oracle" in Chinese?
"oracle" in Chinese is 神谕, 神諭. oracle means: In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
How do you pronounce 神谕?
"oracle" in Chinese is 神谕, pronounced "shén yù".
How do you use "oracle" in a sentence?
Example: "The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle." In Chinese, "oracle" is 神谕, 神諭.
Are there other ways to say "oracle" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "oracle": 神谕, 神諭.
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