启示录 (Qǐshìlù): the Book of Revelation (Bible)

Meanings

1 the Book of Revelation (Bible)
2 the Apocalypse

Characters

启

Examples

HSK 4

启示录是圣经的最后一卷。

Qǐshìlù shì Shèngjīng de zuìhòu yī juǎn.

Revelation is the last book of the Bible.

HSK 4

这部电影的主题像是现代启示录。

Zhè bù diànyǐng de zhǔtí xiàng shì xiàndài qǐshìlù.

The theme of this film is like a modern apocalypse.

Tips

usage

Beyond the biblical book, 启示录 is used figuratively to mean 'apocalyptic revelation' or 'cautionary tale'. 现代启示录 is a common expression.

In Pop Culture

现代启示录 Xiàndài Qǐshìlù

Apocalypse Now

1979 Coppola film about the Vietnam War

Stroke Order

启 qǐ

示 shì

录 lù

Related Words

启示 qǐshì HSK 7-9 #9,667

revelation / inspiration / enlightenment

启动 qǐdòng HSK 5 #2,270

to start (a machine); to activate / to launch; to initiate

启发 qǐfā HSK 5 #7,261

to enlighten; to inspire / inspiration; enlightenment

录像带 lùxiàngdài #3,726

videotape / VHS tape

提示 tíshì HSK 5 #3,701

to remind; to prompt / hint; tip; reminder

指示 zhǐshì HSK 5 #3,534

to instruct; to direct; to indicate / instructions; directive; order

录音 lùyīn HSK 3 #3,367

to record (audio) / audio recording; sound recording

纪录 jìlù HSK 3 #3,274

record (achievement) / to set a record; documentation

暗示 ànshì HSK 4 #2,768

to hint; to suggest; to imply / hint; suggestion

开启 kāiqǐ HSK 7-9 #5,754

to open; to turn on; to activate / to start; to initiate; to usher in