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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to 'religion' with 宗教 (zōngjiào)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    宗教 + 机构/信仰

    Explanation

    The noun 宗教 (zōngjiào) means "religion," referring to organized systems of belief and worship. It is used in formal discussions about faith, religious institutions, and spiritual practices. It often appears with modifiers or in phrases like 宗教机构 (religious institution) and 宗教信仰 (religious belief).

    Examples

    • 每个人都有宗教信仰的自由。

      Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zōngjiào xìnyǎng de zìyóu.

      Everyone has the freedom of religious belief.

    • 我们应该尊重不同的宗教和文化。

      Wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng bùtóng de zōngjiào hé wénhuà.

      We should respect different religions and cultures.

    • 这门课主要讨论世界各大宗教的历史。

      zhè mén kè zhǔyào tǎolùn shìjiè gè dà zōngjiào de lìshǐ.

      This course mainly discusses the history of the world's major religions.