自由女神像
Zìyóu Nǚshénxiàng
The English phrase "statue of liberty" is translated into Chinese as 自由女神像 (Zìyóu Nǚshénxiàng). If unsure, use 自由女神像. Wiktionary also lists 自由神像 (Zìyóu Shénxiàng).
Meaning: large statue in New York harbor (name)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 自由女神像 | Zìyóu Nǚshénxiàng |
| 自由神像 | Zìyóu Shénxiàng |
This term refers to the large statue located in New York harbor.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 自由 (liberty/freedom), 女神 (goddess) and 像 (statue).
Which one should you use?
自由女神像 is the most common and complete way to refer to the monument, specifically emphasizing the goddess aspect. Another form, 自由神像, is also available.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a proper noun, the term does not require a possessive particle like 的 to link the words 'Liberty' and 'Goddess'.
How do you pronounce it?
Zìyóu Nǚshénxiàng
Did you know?
- In Chinese, 女神 ('goddess') is often used as modern slang to describe a woman who is admired for her beauty, grace or unattainable perfection.
- The term 自由 ('liberty') is a relatively modern translation. In ancient Chinese texts, the concept of 'freedom' was often expressed through different characters that implied 'leisure' or 'lack of restraint' rather than a political right.
- If you omit the word 女神 (nǚshén) and only use 自由神 (zìyóu shén), you are referring to the 'God of Liberty', which would be a gender error for this specific monument.
Examples in context
- 我们在纽约看到了自由女神像。Wǒmen zài Niǔyuē kàndào le Zìyóu Nǚshén Xiàng.We saw the Statue of Liberty in New York.
- 自由女神像非常壮观。Zìyóu Nǚshén Xiàng fēicháng zhuàngguān.The Statue of Liberty is very magnificent.
- 你想去参观自由女神像吗？Nǐ xiǎng qù cānguān Zìyóu Nǚshén Xiàng ma?Do you want to go visit the Statue of Liberty?
Example conversation
Two friends are planning their trip to New York.
- 俊杰 Junjie佳怡，你想去纽约看自由女神像吗？Jiāyí, nǐ xiǎng qù Niǔyuē kàn Zìyóu Nǚshén Xiàng ma?Jiayi, do you want to go to New York to see the Statue of Liberty?
- 佳怡 Jiayi当然想，那是我一直想去的地方。Dāngrán xiǎng, nà shì wǒ yìzhí xiǎng qù de dìfang.Of course, that is a place I have always wanted to go.
- 俊杰 Junjie那我们计划一下行程吧。Nà wǒmen jìhuà yíxià xíngchéng ba.Then let's plan the itinerary.
- 佳怡 Jiayi好啊，俊杰。Hǎo a, Jùnjié.Okay, Junjie.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “statue of liberty” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
