sacred; holy; inviolable
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
sacred; holy; inviolable; awe-inspiring
formalUsed to describe things that are revered, deeply respected, or considered beyond reproach, such as duties, places, or ideals. Often carries a formal or solemn tone.
Bǎo保
wèi卫
zǔ祖
guó国
shì是
měi每
gè个
gōng公
mín民
shén神
shèng圣
de的
zhí职
zé责
。
Defending the motherland is the sacred duty of every citizen.
Wǒ我
guó国
de的
lǐng领
tǔ土
shén神
shèng圣
bù不
kě可
qīn侵
fàn犯
。
Our country's territory is sacred and inviolable.
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Hūn婚
yīn姻
zài在
tā他
men们
wén文
huà化
zhōng中
bèi被
shì视
wéi为
shén神
shèng圣
de的
jié结
hé合
。
Marriage is considered a sacred union in their culture.
Tā他
huái怀
zhe着
shén神
shèng圣
de的
shǐ使
mìng命
gǎn感
tóu投
shēn身
yú于
jiào教
yù育
shì事
yè业
。
He devoted himself to the cause of education with a sacred sense of mission.
Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
sì寺
miào庙
zài在
dāng当
dì地
rén人
xīn心
zhōng中
shì是
wú无
bǐ比
shén神
shèng圣
de的
。
This ancient temple is considered supremely sacred in the hearts of the local people.