神像

shénxiàng

noun #2,232

Measure Word

一尊神像 zūn

Meanings

1 statue of a god
2 idol
3 divine image

Characters

god; spirit; divine

image; statue; likeness

Examples

HSK 4

这座神像已经有千年历史了。

Zhè zuò shénxiàng yǐjīng yǒu qiānnián lìshǐ le.

This statue of the deity is already a thousand years old.

HSK 7-9

庙里有一尊巨大的神像。

Miào lǐ yǒu yī zūn jùdà de shénxiàng.

There is a huge statue of a god in the temple.

HSK 7-9

人们在神像前祈祷。

Rénmen zài shénxiàng qián qídǎo.

People pray in front of the divine statue.

Tips

usage

The measure word for 神像 is typically 尊 (zūn), which is specifically used for statues and deities, conveying respect. 座 (zuò) can also be used for larger statues.

Stroke Order

神 shén

像 xiàng