神圣

• Pinyin: shén shèng
• Desglose de hanzi: 神 = 礻+ 申 (divine spirit); 圣 = 又 + 土 (sage, holy)

Significado

sagrado; santo; inviolable

Can describe religious sites, national symbols, moral duties, or solemn ceremonies. In modern usage it extends beyond religion to anything regarded as supremely important and not to be violated, such as sovereignty or justice.

Ejemplos

1. 每位公民都有保卫祖国神圣领土的责任。
2. 这座寺庙被当地居民视为神圣不可侵犯之地。
3. 他认为诚信是商业活动中最神圣的原则。

Guía de uso

Contexto: religion, politics, ethics, law

Tono: serious

Correcto

• 维护国家主权是每个公民不可推卸的神圣职责。(Safeguarding national sovereignty is a sacred duty that no citizen can shirk.)
• 婚礼被许多文化视为神圣的仪式，象征两个家庭的结合。(The wedding ceremony is regarded in many cultures as a sacred ritual symbolising the union of two families.)

Incorrecto

• 神圣 casually for things you merely like a lot — it conveys profound reverence; use 珍贵 or 重要 for things that are simply valuable or important

Origen e historia

神 (spirit, divine) + 圣 (holy, sage)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal