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天主教
tiānzhǔjiào
Description
“天主教”是一种宗教，很多人相信上帝，去教堂做礼拜。
"天主教" is a religion where many people believe in God and attend church services.
它和基督教有关，但不完全一样。
It is related to Christianity but not exactly the same.
Meanings
天主教tiānzhǔjiào
Catholicism; the Catholic Church
她的家人都信天主教。
Her family are all Catholics.
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Notes
- Etymology
天主 ("Lord of Heaven," i.e. God) + 教 ("religion/teaching").
- Nuance
refers specifically to Roman Catholicism, distinct from 基督教 (often used for Protestantism).
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