Chinese

qíqiú
Meaning: to pray for; to entreat
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

她誠心祈求上天保佑家人平安。
她诚心祈求上天保佑家人平安。
She sincerely prays to heaven to protect her family's safety.
臺灣許多漁民出海前,會向媽祖祈求平安。
In Taiwan, many fishermen pray to 媽祖 for safety before going out to sea.
農民們辛勤耕耘,祈求今年五穀豐收。
Farmers work hard, praying for a bountiful harvest of crops this year.
農民們祈求來年風調雨順,五穀豐登。
Farmers pray for favorable weather and a bumper harvest next year.
婆婆經常去寺廟拜佛,祈求全家人平安。
Grandma often goes to the temple to worship Buddha and pray for the family's safety.

Usage Notes

Expresses a sincere and earnest request or hope, often directed towards a deity or fate.

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