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    Using 神圣 (shénshèng) to express "sacred" or "holy"

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    Structure

    被视为 + 神圣 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 神圣 (shénshèng) means "sacred" or "holy" and describes something regarded with deep religious or spiritual reverence. It combines 神 (divine/god) with 圣 (holy/saint). It is used to describe places, objects, or duties that carry great spiritual or moral significance, as in 神圣的地方 (a sacred place).

    Examples

    • 这座古老的寺庙是一个神圣的地方。

      Zhè zuò gǔlǎo de sìmiào shì yí gè shénshèng de dìfāng.

      This ancient temple is a sacred place.

    • 保护国家领土是每个公民神圣的责任。

      Bǎohù guójiā lǐngtǔ shì měi gè gōngmín shénshèng de zérèn.

      Protecting national territory is the sacred duty of every citizen.

    • 他们认为这条河流是神圣的。

      Tāmen rènwéi zhè tiáo héliú shì shénshèng de.

      They consider this river to be sacred.