idol; statue for worship; object of admiration
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
idol; statue made of wood, clay, etc. for superstitious worship
formalOriginally referred to physical idols used in religious or superstitious practices.
Gǔ古
dài代
sì寺
miào庙
lǐ里
gòng供
fèng奉
zhe着
xǔ许
duō多
mù木
tou头
diāo雕
kè刻
de的
ǒu偶
xiàng像
。
Many wooden idols were enshrined in ancient temples.
Cūn村
mín民
men们
xiàng向
yī一
zūn尊
ní泥
sù塑
ǒu偶
xiàng像
qí祈
fú福
。
The villagers prayed for blessings to a clay idol.
noun
object of admiration; idol; role model
neutralThe most common modern meaning, referring to a person (e.g., celebrity, star, hero) who is deeply admired and emulated.
Tā她
cóng从
xiǎo小
jiù就
shì视
zhè这
wèi位
kē科
xué学
jiā家
wéi为
zì自
jǐ己
de的
ǒu偶
xiàng像
。
She has regarded this scientist as her idol since childhood.
Zhè这
wèi位
liú流
xíng行
gē歌
shǒu手
shì是
xǔ许
duō多
nián年
qīng轻
rén人
de的
ǒu偶
xiàng像
。
This pop singer is an idol for many young people.
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Tā他
bù不
jǐn仅
shì是
guàn冠
jūn军
，
gèng更
shì是
wú无
shù数
tǐ体
yù育
ài爱
hào好
zhě者
de的
ǒu偶
xiàng像
。
He is not only a champion but also an idol for countless sports enthusiasts.