神圣 shénshèng divine
divine; hallow; holy; sacred
How to remember 神圣: 神 god + 圣 holy = divine.
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How it is used
- Sacred / holy / solemn - 保卫祖国是神圣的职责 (bǎowèi zǔguó shì shénshèng de zhízé) defending the homeland is a sacred duty.
- For things demanding reverence: rights, duties, missions, places. Stronger and loftier than 重要 (important); carries an untouchable, inviolable weight.