Chinese vocabulary — Religion topic
32 words · HSK 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 32 Chinese vocabulary words for the Religion topic across HSK 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Religion vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.
Religion vocabulary HSK 5(2 words)
HSK 5 pathwaygod, deity
explanation, theory
Religion vocabulary HSK 6(10 words)
HSK 6 pathwayGod, the Lord
Buddha, the Buddha
Buddhism
religious faith; belief
Christianity, Protestantism (a religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ)
heaven; paradise
temple (Buddhist temple)
to admire, to worship
church
Taoism, Chinese Taoism
Religion vocabulary HSK 7(20 words)
HSK 7 pathwayIslam
to supply, to provide
to make offerings to, to enshrine and worship (gods, Buddha, ancestors)
monk; Buddhist monk
to resurrect, to come back to life
Catholicism
angel
clan, ancestry (lineage, religion)
temple
Shaolin Temple
temple, shrine
to bestow, to grant (usually from above)
baptism
Mosque
sacred; solemn
to offer sacrifices, to worship (ancestors/spirits)
Zen staff, a monk's staff
Muslim (a follower of Islam)
scripture, classic (often refers to canonical texts in Buddhism or Confucianism)
Bodhisattva
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Religion topic
The Religion topic set gathers 32 common Chinese words across HSK 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Religion context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.
Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Religion vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.