Chinese
māzǔ
Meaning: 媽祖, a sea goddess worshiped in Chinese coastal folk religion
Part of Speech: Noun, Proper noun

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Example sentences

臺灣許多漁民出海前,會向媽祖祈求平安。
台湾许多渔民出海前,会向妈祖祈求平安。
In Taiwan, many fishermen pray to 媽祖 for safety before going out to sea.
媽祖是許多漁民心中的女神。
Mazu is a goddess in the hearts of many fishermen.

Usage Notes

Use this as a proper name or religious title. It is especially common in Taiwan, Fujian, and fishing communities.

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