Shangdi

Shangdi (), also written simply, "" (), is a Chinese word for god.
Although the name has shang in it, it is a different word in Chinese from and has a different tone.
In Chinese religion Tian is usually used to refer to . But "Shangdi" is used by some groups, including some philosophers, and .
Etymology.
"Shang Di" is the of two . The first , "Shàng" means "highest" and "first"; the second , "Dì" refers to the High God of Shang, thus means "deity" (manifested god), . Thus, the name "Shangdi" should be translated as "Highest Deity", but also has the implied meaning of "Primordial Deity" or "First Deity" in Classical Chinese. In the ancient books the shangdi is described with humanlike traits. He is also associated with the .