宗
教

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The word "宗教" is formed by combining the character "宗", meaning ancestor, clan, or fundamental root, with the character "教", meaning teaching or doctrine; together they literally convey "ancestral teachings" or "fundamental doctrines", which semantically refers to organized systems of belief and worship, hence the modern meaning of "religion".

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宗教对一些人很重要。

Zōngjiào duì yīxiē rén hěn zhòngyào.

Religion is very important to some people.

许多人通过宗教找到安慰。

Xǔduō rén tōngguò zōngjiào zhǎodào ānwèi.

Many people find comfort through religion.

宗教文化丰富了中国传统。

Zōngjiào wénhuà fēngfù le zhōngguó chuántǒng.

Religious culture has enriched Chinese tradition.

不同宗教之间的对话促进和谐。

Bùtóng zōngjiào zhī jiān de duìhuà cùjìn héxié.

Dialogue between different religions promotes harmony.

宗教哲学探讨生命的意义问题。

Zōngjiào zhéxué tàntǎo shēngmìng de yìyì wèntí.

Religious philosophy explores the question of the meaning of life.

Word Definition - 宗教

zōng jiào religion

Individual Character Details

宗 zōng, zōng
教 jiào, jiāo, jiào