Definition
神君 is a classical Chinese term that combines 神 (divine) and 君 (lord/ruler). It has two distinct historical uses: as a respectful title for a virtuous official (comparable to 'sage magistrate' in English), and as a general term for a deity or divine being. The word is rare in modern everyday Chinese and appears mostly in historical texts, classical literature, or religious contexts.
n.
(historical) laudatory title for a virtuous officialdeitydivine being
Examples
- 神君。Zhè wèi guānyuán bèi bǎixìng zūnchēng wéi shén jūn.This official was respectfully called 'divine lord' by the people.
- 神君。Gǔ shū zhōng jìzǎi le xǔduō shén jūn de gùshì.Many stories of deities are recorded in ancient books.
- ，神君。Mínjiān xìnyǎng zhōng, zhè wèi shén jūn zhǎngguǎn fēngyǔ.In folk belief, this deity controls wind and rain.
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