The story of 神

god, soul

神 is composed of the BuShou of 示(to reveal, the picture of altar) and 申(to extend, to state). 申 is the picture of lightning, men are afraid of thunder and lightning, ancient Chinese thinks that the god is angry and shows his power.

Vocabulary of 神

  • 山神 (mountain god)
  • 神秘 (mystery)
  • 神話 (myth)

Classification

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