上帝是爱
Shàngdì shì ài
God is love · trad. 上帝是愛
上帝是爱 (Shàngdì shì ài) is a direct translation of the Christian theological statement "God is love." It expresses a fundamental belief about the nature of God.
What does 上帝是爱 (Shàngdì shì ài) mean?
上帝是爱 (Shàngdì shì ài) means “God is love” in English.
When to use it
This is a formal and theological statement, primarily used in religious contexts, especially within Christianity. It's not a phrase for casual conversation or everyday greetings.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "SHAHNG-dee SHER EYE." Each syllable maintains its original tone: 上 (shàng) is a falling tone, 帝 (dì) is a falling tone, 是 (shì) is a falling tone, and 爱 (ài) is a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 上帝就是爱Shàngdì jiùshì àiGod *is* love (with emphasis)
- 神是爱Shén shì àiGod is love (using a more general term for god)
- 神就是爱Shén jiùshì àiGod *is* love (using a more general term for god, with emphasis)
Examples
圣经说上帝是爱。
Shèngjīng shuō Shàngdì shì ài.
The Bible says God is love.
我们相信上帝是爱。
wǒmen xiāngxìn Shàngdì shì ài.
We believe God is love.
因为上帝是爱，他赐予我们生命。
yīnwèi Shàngdì shì ài, tā cìyǔ wǒmen shēngmìng.
Because God is love, he gives us life.
Pro tip: While both 上帝 (Shàngdì) and 神 (Shén) can mean 'God,' 上帝 is more specifically used to refer to the Christian God, making '上帝是爱' the most common and direct translation of this particular phrase in a Christian context. 神 can be more general, referring to any deity or spirit.
Related phrases
生日快乐，愿神赐福你 · Christian birthday greetings祝福你 · Bless you祝你生日快乐 · Blessed birthday
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