Chinese word

虔诚

Pronunciation

Pinyinqián chéng

Meaning

  • adjectivedevout

Example

他是一个虔诚的信徒。tā shì yí gè qián chéng de xìn tú

He is a devout believer.

Illustration for 虔诚 (devout)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A genuine and respectful heart turned toward a sacred belief or practice.

Common phrases

  • 虔诚的祈祷qián chéng de qí dǎo

    devout prayer

  • 虔诚的教徒qián chéng de jiào tú

    devout believer

  • 虔诚的心灵qián chéng de xīn líng

    devout spirit

Similar words

恭敬gōng jìng: Showing polite and respectful behavior toward an elder or respected person.
敬虔jìng qián: Showing deep religious reverence and careful devotion in worship.

Definition in Chinese

形容人在宗教或信念面前表现出恭敬、虔敬且真诚的心态，常用于描述信徒或祷告时的态度。xíng róng rén zài zōng jiào huò xìn niàn miàn qián biǎo xiàn chū gōng jìng qián jìng qiě zhēn chéng de xīn tài cháng yòng yú miáo shù xìn tú huò dǎo gào shí de tài dù

Word origin

The compound 虔 (qián, "reverent") + 诚 (chéng, "sincere") presents religious respect as an attitude that is both humble and wholehearted.

Usage tips

  • For an action, the adverbial form 虔诚地 (qiánchéng de, "devoutly") comes before the verb, as in a phrase meaning to pray devoutly.

Opposites

  • 世俗的shì sú desecularadjective

Related words

  • 虔诚者qián chéng zhědevout personnoun

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