English–Chinese
“god” in Chinese
How to say “god” in Chinese
“God” in Chinese is 神 (shén).
A figure or presence credited with powers beyond ordinary human ability, extending naturally to anyone or anything outstanding.
Example sentences with 神
她在寺庙里向神祈祷。tā zài sì miào lǐ xiàng shén qí dǎo
She prays to god in the temple.
Tips for using 神
- In everyday speech, this word can sound like enthusiastic exaggeration, much like calling someone a genius or a legend in English, but it is not automatically a formal religious claim.
Other Chinese words for “god”
我相信上帝。wǒ xiāng xìn shàng dì
I believe in God.