joss
USdʒɔs
معنی فارسی
بت چيني
معنی کامل و مثالها
/jôs, jäs/n.
● (تندیس خدای چینیها) جاس، بت چینی
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Early 18th century, from the pidgin English, from the Portuguese 'deus' meaning 'god'.
مثال
- The joss in the temple was adorned with gold and jewels.
- Many people offered prayers to the joss for good luck.
- The joss was considered sacred and was treated with utmost respect.
ترکیبهای رایج
Joss house Joss stick
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a Chinese god worshipped in the form of an idol