圣 (shèng) - holy, sacred, sage & refers to someone of great virtue and wisdom,

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shèng ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 又

上姝

圣 · shèng

holy, sacred, sage;

refers to someone of great virtue and wisdom, often used in religious and philosophical contexts.

holy, sacred, sagerefers to someone of great virtue and wisdom,

Usage highlights

sageholy landChristmasholy spiritsacred textmaster

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 凡— ordinary, common
  • 俗— secular, vulgar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Confucius is revered as a great sage (圣人).
  • This is a sacred place (圣地).
  • Christmas is a Christian holy day (圣诞节).
  • He has exceptional talent (圣手).

Collocations

  • sage(圣人)
  • holy land(圣地)
  • Christmas(圣诞节)
  • holy spirit(圣灵)
  • sacred text(圣经)
  • master(圣手)

Idioms

  • The sage has no constant heart(圣人无常心)
  • The divine right of kings(君权神圣)
  • To become a Buddha or an immortal(成仙成圣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'wise' or 'virtuous', later adopted in Buddhism and Christianity to mean 'holy' or 'sacred'.
  • Used as an honorific for emperors and revered figures in Chinese history.

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