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圣
shèng
Description
"圣"这个字常用来形容非常高尚、神圣的人或东西。
The character "圣" is often used to describe very noble or sacred people or things.
很多节日的名字里也有"圣"字，比如圣诞节。
Many holiday names also include the character "圣", such as 圣诞节 (Christmas).
Meanings
圣shèng
holy; sacred
这是一个神圣的地方。
This is a sacred place.
圣shèng
sage; saint; person of great wisdom or virtue
孔子被称为圣人。
Confucius is called a sage.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant a wise, virtuous person; extended to 'holy/sacred' in religious contexts.
- Nuance
rarely used alone; appears mostly in compounds like 圣人, 圣诞, 神圣.
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