"piety" in Chinese (Simplified)
虔诚敬虔
Definition
虔诚指的是对宗教的强烈信仰或虔敬地尊重上帝或宗教仪式。广义上也指对父母、长辈或传统的尊重和尽责任。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Piety' 是正式而书面的词,主要用于表达宗教上的虔诚或对长辈、父母、传统的尊敬,如 'filial piety'(孝顺)。不用于形容一般的礼貌或世俗行为。
Examples
Her piety is clear from the way she prays every day.
她每天祈祷的方式显示出她的**虔诚**。
Many people admire his piety and kindness.
很多人钦佩他的**虔诚**和善良。
He shows piety by helping the poor in his community.
他通过帮助社区里的穷人表现出**虔诚**。
In her family, piety isn’t just about religion—it’s about respecting traditions too.
在她家里,**虔诚**不仅是宗教,还有对传统的尊重。
Some people only show piety in public, but don’t practice it privately.
有些人只在公开场合表现出**虔诚**,私下却不这样做。
His acts of piety inspired others to be more charitable.
他的**虔诚**行为激励了其他人变得更有爱心。