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天主
tiānzhǔ
Description
"天主"是天主教里对上帝的称呼。
"天主" is the term for God in Catholicism.
很多中国的天主教徒会说"天主",而不是"上帝"。
Many Chinese Catholics say "天主" instead of "上帝".
Meanings
天主tiānzhǔ
God (in Catholicism)
他每天都向天主祈祷。
He prays to God every day.
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Notes
- Etymology
天 (heaven) + 主 (lord/master), literally "Lord of Heaven," the Catholic term for God.
- Nuance
天主 is Catholic; Protestants and general use prefer 上帝 or 神.
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