Chinese

jiàotáng
Meaning: church; chapel
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

教
堂

Example sentences

The wedding was held in the church.
他們決定明年在教堂結婚。
他们决定明年在教堂结婚。
They decided to get married in a church next year.
她在教堂裡虔誠地祈禱平安。
她在教堂里虔诚地祈祷平安。
She is praying sincerely for peace in the church.
這個禮拜天我們去教堂做禮拜。
这个礼拜天我们去教堂做礼拜。
This Sunday we are going to church for worship.
他在教堂接受了洗禮,正式成為教徒。
他在教堂接受了洗礼,正式成为教徒。
He received baptism at the church and officially became a believer.
難民在教堂尋求庇護。
难民在教堂寻求庇护。
Refugees sought shelter in the church.
教堂裡有一幅耶穌的畫像。
教堂里有一幅耶稣的画像。
There is a portrait of Jesus in the church.

Usage Notes

Refers to the building or place of worship for Christians.

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