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.
"Flowers were arranged on the altar for the harvest festival."
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noun Figuratively, anything treated as sacred enough to sacrifice something else for.
"Some parents feel they have sacrificed their free time on the altar of their children's success."
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altar in a sentence
- Flowers were arranged on the altar for the harvest festival.
- The couple exchanged vows at the altar.
- Some parents feel they have sacrificed their free time on the altar of their children's success.
- The company laid its good name on the altar of quick profit.
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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: "Flowers were arranged on the altar for the harvest festival." In Chinese, "altar" is 祭壇.
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