sing3 fu6聖父圣父

Jyutpingsing3 fu6
Yalesing fuh
名詞

Definition

God the Father in Christianity.

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How it's used

This term is strictly reserved for Christian theological contexts and is almost never used in secular conversation. It specifically refers to the first person of the Trinity, distinguishing it from the more general term 上帝 or 神 which can refer to the deity as a whole. You will hear it most frequently during church services, prayers, or formal religious discussions.

Examples

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The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are the Trinity.
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We usually call upon God the Father when we pray.

Common phrases

The Trinity

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