English–Chinese
“devout” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqián chéng
Example
他是一个虔诚的信徒。tā shì yí gè qián chéng de xìn tú
He is a devout believer.
How to say “devout” in Chinese
“Devout” in Chinese is 虔诚 (qián chéng).
A genuine and respectful heart turned toward a sacred belief or practice.
Example sentences with 虔诚
节日里，许多人以虔诚的方式参加仪式。jié rì lǐ xǔ duō rén yǐ qián chéng de fāng shì cān jiā yí shì
During festivals, many people join ceremonies in a devout manner.
Tips for using 虔诚
- For an action, the adverbial form 虔诚地 (qiánchéng de, "devoutly") comes before the verb, as in a phrase meaning to pray devoutly.