profane in Chinese
profane in Chinese is 褻瀆 — profane means showing disrespect for sacred or religious things.
profane in Chinese
褻瀆
Pronounced: xiè dú
(transitive) To violate (something sacred); to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt; to desecrate
What does "profane" mean?
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adjective Showing disrespect for sacred or religious things.
"He was scolded for making profane jokes in church."
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adjective Relating to ordinary, non-religious life rather than the sacred.
"The lecture covered both sacred and profane art of the period."
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verb To treat something sacred with disrespect; to desecrate.
"The vandals profaned the ancient temple with graffiti."
profane in a sentence
- He was scolded for making profane jokes in church.
- The lecture covered both sacred and profane art of the period.
- The vandals profaned the ancient temple with graffiti.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "profane" in Chinese?
"profane" in Chinese is 褻瀆. profane means: Showing disrespect for sacred or religious things.
How do you pronounce 褻瀆?
"profane" in Chinese is 褻瀆, pronounced "xiè dú".
How do you use "profane" in a sentence?
Example: "He was scolded for making profane jokes in church." In Chinese, "profane" is 褻瀆.
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