上帝

Shàngdì

Meaning: Supreme Deity / Emperor Above

Language: Mandarin

Mandarin Etymology Breakdown

Above/Supreme

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Sovereign/Emperor

Literal meaning: The Supreme Sovereign Above/God

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Attributes:

  • God
  • Ruler

Scripture References:

Context of Use: Used broadly in Chinese Christianity as God the Creator

Divine Personality: Sovereign Ruler

Notes: Used across Protestant churches

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