神圣

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 保卫祖国是神圣的责任。▶ —
   Defending the homeland is a sacred duty.
2. 这是一座神圣的庙宇。▶ —
   This is a sacred temple.

Collocations

Mnemonic

神 shén "god, divine" + 圣 shèng "holy": divine and holy, i.e. sacred, inviolably solemn. 神圣不可侵犯 = sacred and inviolable. The 圣 is the same as in 圣人 (sage) and 圣诞 (Christmas). Used of duty, mission, etc.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 神圣 mean?

   • sacred and inviolable
   • mysterious and scary
   • costly and gaudy
   • old and worn