神像

shénxiàng
noun #2,232

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 statue of a god
  2. 2 idol
  3. 3 divine image

Examples

HSK 4
Zhè zuò shénxiàng yǐjīng yǒu qiānnián lìshǐ le.
This statue of the deity is already a thousand years old.
HSK 7-9
Miào lǐ yǒu yī zūn jùdà de shénxiàng.
There is a huge statue of a god in the temple.
HSK 7-9
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