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    Referring to 'Christ' with 基督 (Jīdū)

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    Explanation

    The noun 基督 (Jīdū) is the Chinese transliteration of "Christ," used in religious contexts related to Christianity. It appears in terms like 基督教 (Christianity) and 基督徒 (Christian). It functions as a proper noun and cultural reference in discussions of religion and history.

    Examples

    • 他是一个虔诚的基督徒。

      Tā shì yí gè qiánchéng de jīdūtú.

      He is a devout Christian.

    • 基督教在世界上有很多信徒。

      Jīdūjiào zài shìjiè shàng yǒu hěn duō xìntú.

      Christianity has many followers around the world.

    • 这座教堂是为了纪念基督而建的。

      Zhè zuò jiàotáng shì wèile jìniàn Jīdū ér jiàn de.

      This church was built in memory of Christ.

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