神庙

神廟
shénmiào
noun #14,933

Meanings

  1. 1 temple (dedicated to a deity)

Examples

HSK 4
Zhè zuò shénmiào yǒu shàngqiān nián de lìshǐ.
This temple has over a thousand years of history.
HSK 7-9
Gǔ Āijí de shénmiào fēicháng zhuàngguān.
The temples of ancient Egypt are very spectacular.

Tips

usage
神庙 specifically refers to temples dedicated to gods or deities. For Buddhist temples, use 寺 or 寺庙. For Taoist temples, use 道观. 神庙 is often used for non-Chinese temples (Greek, Egyptian, Hindu).

Stroke Order

神 shén
庙 miào