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    Using 上帝 (Shàngdì) to refer to 'God'

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    上帝 + 的 + Noun / 看在 + 上帝 + 的份上

    Explanation

    The noun 上帝 (Shàngdì) means 'God,' typically referring to the supreme deity in Christianity or monotheistic contexts. It literally combines 上 (above/supreme) and 帝 (emperor/sovereign). It appears in common expressions like 看在上帝的份上 (for God's sake).

    Examples

    • 上帝保佑，希望一切都会好起来。

      Shàngdì bǎoyòu, xīwàng yíqiè dōu huì hǎo qǐlái.

      God bless; I hope everything will get better.

    • 她相信上帝会指引她走正确的路。

      Tā xiāngxìn Shàngdì huì zhǐyǐn tā zǒu zhèngquè de lù.

      She believes God will guide her onto the right path.

    • 看在上帝的份上，别再吵了。

      Kàn zài Shàngdì de fèn shàng, bié zài chǎo le.

      For God's sake, stop arguing.

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