English–Chinese
“temple” in Chinese
How to say “temple” in Chinese
“Temple” in Chinese is 庙 (miào).
A place set apart for honoring gods or ancestors, whether it is a grand religious building or a small community shrine.
Example sentences with 庙
春节时，村里会办庙会。chūn jié shí cūn lǐ huì bàn miào huì
During the Spring Festival, the village holds a temple fair.
Tips for using 庙
- English speakers may picture a large, formal temple, but Chinese can use this word for a modest local worship place, too.
