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absolution in Chinese

absolution in Chinese is 赦免 — absolution means a formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.

absolution in Chinese

赦免
noun
Pronounced: shè miǎn
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

What does "absolution" mean?

  1. noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
    "The priest granted him absolution after his confession."
  2. noun A general release from blame or guilt for wrongdoing.
    "She sought absolution for the mistakes of her youth."
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absolution in a sentence

  • The priest granted him absolution after his confession.
  • She sought absolution for the mistakes of her youth.

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What is "absolution" in Chinese?

"absolution" in Chinese is 赦免. absolution means: A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.

How do you pronounce 赦免?

"absolution" in Chinese is 赦免, pronounced "shè miǎn".

How do you use "absolution" in a sentence?

Example: "The priest granted him absolution after his confession." In Chinese, "absolution" is 赦免.

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