"deva" in Chinese (Simplified)
天神 (佛教/印度教)
Definition
在印度教和佛教中,天神是具有神力或在天堂领域的神性存在。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用在与印度教、佛教相关的宗教、神话或学术语境中。在日常中文里并不常见。
Examples
A deva is often worshipped in Hindu temples.
在印度庙中常常崇拜**天神**。
Each deva has different powers and stories.
每个**天神**都有不同的力量和故事。
Many people pray to a deva for protection.
许多人向**天神**祈求保护。
He's fascinated by stories about the Hindu devas and their battles.
他对印度教**天神**的故事和战斗很着迷。
In Buddhist texts, a deva can live for thousands of years in the heavens.
在佛教经典中,**天神**可以在天界活几千年。
Some people see a deva as a symbol of spiritual energy rather than a literal god.
有些人把**天神**看作是灵性能量的象征,而不是字面意义的神。