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

Meanings

1 the Book of Revelation (Bible)
2 the Apocalypse

Characters

启

Examples

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.

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 #9,667

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 #5,754

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