Definition
圣像 refers to a sacred image, statue, or icon of a religious figure, such as Jesus, Mary, a saint, or a Buddha. It is used primarily in Christian and Buddhist contexts, describing the physical representation itself (not the person, which would be 圣人).
n.
iconsacred image or statue (of a religious figure)
Examples
- 圣像。Zhè zuò jiào táng li yǒu hěn duō gǔ lǎo de shèng xiàng.There are many ancient icons in this church.
- 圣像。Bó wù guǎn zhèng zài zhǎn lǎn yì pī lái zì dōng zhèng jiào de shèng xiàng.The museum is exhibiting a collection of Eastern Orthodox icons.
- ，圣像。Xìn zhòng men diǎn rán là zhú, gōng jìng de cháo bài shèng xiàng.The faithful lit candles and reverently worshiped the sacred image.
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