altar in Chinese
altar in Chinese is 祭壇 — altar means a raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.
altar in Chinese
祭壇
Pronounced: jì tán
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.
What does "altar" mean?
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noun A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.
"The couple exchanged vows at the altar."
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noun Figuratively, anything treated as sacred enough to sacrifice something else for.
"He sacrificed his health on the altar of his career."
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altar in a sentence
- The couple exchanged vows at the altar.
- Candles were lit on the altar before the service began.
- He sacrificed his health on the altar of his career.
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What is "altar" in Chinese?
"altar" in Chinese is 祭壇. altar means: A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.
How do you pronounce 祭壇?
"altar" in Chinese is 祭壇, pronounced "jì tán".
How do you use "altar" in a sentence?
Example: "The couple exchanged vows at the altar." In Chinese, "altar" is 祭壇.
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