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    Referring to Jesus with 耶稣 (Yēsū)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    耶稣 + Noun / 耶稣 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    耶稣 (Yēsū) is the Chinese name for Jesus, the central figure of Christianity. It is used in religious, historical, and cultural discussions in Chinese.

    Examples

    • 耶稣是基督教最重要的人物。

      Yēsū shì Jīdūjiào zuì zhòngyào de rénwù.

      Jesus is the most important figure in Christianity.

    • 这幅画描绘的是耶稣的故事。

      Zhè fú huà miáohuì de shì Yēsū de gùshì.

      This painting depicts the story of Jesus.

    • 很多西方节日都和耶稣有关。

      Hěn duō xīfāng jiérì dōu hé Yēsū yǒuguān.

      Many Western holidays are related to Jesus.

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