English–Chinese
“religion” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzōng jiào
Example
这个国家有很多不同的宗教。zhè ge guó jiā yǒu hěn duō bù tóng de zōng jiào
This country has many different religions.
How to say “religion” in Chinese
“Religion” in Chinese is 宗教 (zōng jiào).
A shared framework that connects beliefs about the unseen or life's meaning with rituals, values, and a lasting community.
Example sentences with 宗教
政府调整了宗教政策以促进社会稳定。zhèng fǔ tiáo zhěng le zōng jiào zhèng cè yǐ cù jìn shè huì wěn dìng
The government adjusted its religious policy to promote social stability.
Tips for using 宗教
- In Chinese, this noun can describe a whole public tradition or institution, not only one person's private beliefs, so it often sounds broader than an English statement about personal faith.