Chinese
qídǎo
Meaning: to pray; prayer
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Example sentences

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.
全國同胞都在為災區的人民祈禱。
Compatriots across the country are praying for the people in the disaster area.
她是一位虔誠的佛教徒,每天都會去寺廟祈禱。
She is a devout Buddhist who goes to the temple to pray every day.
許多信徒聚集在寺廟裡,虔誠地祈禱。
Many believers gathered in the temple and prayed devoutly.

Usage Notes

Used for both the act of praying and the prayer itself, usually in a religious or spiritual context.

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