Chinese Characters
Name/Title
Chinese Characters
Date Made
2008
Public Description (About this object)
Two sets of Simplified Chinese characters written in gold on two panels in the sanctuary of St Martin-in-the-Fields, added by the Chinese community of St Martin's to mark the 2008 Renewal Project. They represent the four theological virtues of faith, hope, love, and wisdom. The first panel reads: 忠信 希望 (Cantonese: zung1 seon3 / hei1 mong6 // Mandarin: zhong1 xin4 / xi1 wang4), meaning 'faithful, honest' / 'hope' The second panel reads: 真爱 智文 (Cantonese: zan1 oi3/ zi3 man4 // Mandarin: zhen1 ai4 / zhi4 wen2), meaning 'true love' / 'wisdom'.
Inscription and Marks
Gold inscription of eight Chinese characters, four words. First panel: 忠信 希望 (Cantonese: zung1 seon3 / hei1 mong6 // Mandarin: zhong1 xin4 / xi1 wang4), meaning 'faithful, honest' / 'hope' Second panel: 真爱 智文 (Cantonese: zan1 oi3/ zi3 man4 // Mandarin: zhen1 ai4 / zhi4 wen2), meaning 'true love' / 'wisdom'.
Object number
SMITF.H.150