圣经
Shèngjīng
The English word 'bible' is 圣经 (Shèngjīng) in Chinese.
圣经 refers to the Christian holy book. While it is most commonly understood as the Christian Bible in a modern context, it can also be used to refer to the general concept of a holy scripture. When you want to talk about a specific book from the Bible, you can use the term 书 followed by the name of the book.
Meaning: Christian holy book (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 圣经 is composed of 圣, meaning holy or sacred and 经, meaning scripture or classic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cantonese, the term 聖經 is used to refer to the Bible.
How do you pronounce it?
Shèngjīng
Did you know?
- The character 经 is also used in the word for 'longitude' in geography, as both meanings relate to the idea of a 'warp' or 'thread' that runs through a fabric.
- The word 经 in 圣经 is also used to describe the 'sutras' of Buddhism, as it historically referred to any authoritative text that one should study and memorize.
- If you are looking for the Old Testament or New Testament, you do not use the word 'bible' again, but instead use 旧约 and 新约, which translate literally to 'Old Covenant' and 'New Covenant'.
Examples in context
- 是谁创作了圣经?Who wrote the Bible?This sentence is useful for asking about the authorship of 圣经.Tatoeba #1409148 by wangzi0921, translation #1534108 by animyrch
- 他在用伯伯尔语阅读圣经。He's reading the Bible in Berber.This sentence is useful for describing someone reading the Bible in a specific language.Tatoeba #8853890 by iiujik, translation #7882601 by Amastan
- 每次我读圣经都会被深深地感动。Every time I read the Bible, I am deeply moved.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal emotional reaction to reading 圣经.Tatoeba #782156 by fucongcong, translation #271923 by Dejo
- 我正在读《圣经》。I am reading the Bible.
- 这本《圣经》里的书对我很有启发。The book in this Bible is very inspiring to me.
- 这个文化课程涵盖了不同宗教经典，包括了《圣经》。This cultural course covers various religious scriptures, including the Bible.
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Example conversation
Yuting and Haoran are talking about books in a library.
- 雨婷 Yuting浩然，你知道圣经放在哪里吗？Hàorán, nǐ zhīdào Shèngjīng fàng zài nǎlǐ ma?Haoran, do you know where the Bible is kept?
- 浩然 Haoran它应该在宗教书籍区。Tā yīnggāi zài zōngjiào shūjí qū.It should be in the religious books section.
- 雨婷 Yuting我想读读圣经的故事。Wǒ xiǎng dúdu Shèngjīng de gùshì.I want to read some stories from the Bible.
- 浩然 Haoran我陪你一起去找吧。Wǒ péi nǐ yīqǐ qù zhǎo ba.I will go look for it with you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
