圣母 (shèngmǔ): Holy Mother

Meanings

Bālí Shèngmǔ Yuàn shì shìjiè wénmíng de jiàotáng.

Notre-Dame de Paris is a world-famous cathedral.

Bié dāng shèngmǔ le, zhè bù guān nǐ de shì.

Stop being so sanctimonious; it's none of your business.

usage

In modern internet slang, 圣母 (or 圣母婊) is used pejoratively for someone who is self-righteously compassionate or virtue-signaling.

culture

In religious context, 圣母 refers to the Virgin Mary. 圣母院 means 'Cathedral of Our Lady' (Notre-Dame).

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