Religion & Culture in Chinese
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
宗教
zōngjiào
Religion
China has many different religious beliefs.
佛教
fójiào
Buddhism
Buddhism has many followers in Asia.
道教
dàojiào
Taoism
Taoism is a religion native to China.
儒教
rújiào
Confucianism
Confucianism emphasizes family and rituals.
基督教
jīdùjiào
Christianity
Christianity has many churches.
伊斯兰教
yīsīlánjiào
Islam
Muslims pray in mosques.
犹太教
yóutàijiào
Judaism
Judaism has ancient traditions.
寺庙
sìmiào
Temple
We go to the temple to pray to Buddha.
教堂
jiàotáng
Church
There are many worshippers in the church.
清真寺
qīngzhēnsì
Mosque
The mosque is the place of worship for Muslims.
祈祷
qǐdào
To pray / Prayer
She prays every day.
信仰
xìnyǎng
Belief / Faith
Faith is very important.
神圣
shénshèng
Sacred / Holy
This is a sacred place.
传统
chuántǒng
Tradition
We must preserve traditional culture.
文化
wénhuà
Culture
Chinese culture is very profound.
节日
jiérì
Holiday / Festival
Chinese New Year is the most important festival.
春节
chūnjié
Chinese New Year
Families get together for Chinese New Year.
端午节
duānwǔ jié
Dragon Boat Festival
At the Dragon Boat Festival, we eat zongzi.
中秋节
zhōngqiū jié
Moon Festival / Mid-Autumn Festival
At the Moon Festival, people admire the moon and eat mooncakes.
重阳节
zhòngyáng jié
Double Ninth Festival
At the Double Ninth Festival, people honor the elderly.
道德
dàodé
Morality / Morals
Morality is important.
礼仪
lǐyí
Etiquette / Ritual
China values etiquette.
仪式
yíshì
Ceremony
A wedding is an important ceremony.
圣经
shèngjīng
Bible
Christians read the Bible.
古兰经
gǔlánnjīng
Quran
The Quran is the holy book of Islam.
道德经
dàodéjīng
Tao Te Ching
The Tao Te Ching is a classic of Taoism.
论语
lùnyǔ
Analects of Confucius
The Analects record the sayings of Confucius.
菩萨
púsà
Bodhisattva
The Bodhisattva Guanyin is highly revered.
佛陀
fótuó
Buddha
Buddha founded Buddhism.
孔子
kǒngzǐ
Confucius
Confucius is a great Chinese thinker.
耶稣
yēsū
Jesus
Jesus is the founder of Christianity.
穆罕默德
mùhǎnmòdé
Muhammad
Muhammad founded Islam.
信徒
xìntú
Believer / Follower
There are many believers praying.
牧师
mùshī
Priest
The priest leads the service at the church.
和尚
héshang
Buddhist monk
Monks live in temples.
尼姑
nígu
Buddhist nun
Nuns also practice the Buddhist teachings.
道士
dàoshì
Taoist priest
Taoist priests practice Taoist techniques.
修行
xiūxíng
Spiritual practice / To cultivate
He has practiced for many years.
悟道
wùdào
To attain enlightenment
Buddhists seek enlightenment.
轮回
lúnhuí
Cycle of reincarnation
Reincarnation is a Buddhist concept.
涅槃
nièpán
Nirvana
Nirvana is the ultimate goal.
因果
yīnguǒ
Cause and effect / Karma
The relationship between cause and effect is important.
八卦
bāguà
Eight trigrams
The eight trigrams are the foundation of Chinese philosophy.
太极
tàijí
Tai chi / The supreme ultimate
Tai chi is very good for your health.
阴阳
yīnyáng
Yin and yang
The balance of yin and yang is important.
民俗
mínsú
Folklore / Folk custom
Folk culture is very interesting.
习俗
xísú
Custom / Habit
Every place has different customs.
文物
wénwù
Cultural relic
There are many relics in the museum.
非遗
fēiyí
Intangible heritage
We must protect intangible heritage.
庙会
miàohuì
Temple fair / Traditional festival
During the Chinese New Year, we go to the temple fair.
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