anoint in Chinese
anoint in Chinese is 延伸 — anoint means to put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
anoint in Chinese
延伸
Pronounced: yán shēn
(transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
What does "anoint" mean?
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verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
"The priest anointed the newborn with holy oil."
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verb To formally choose or name someone for an important role, especially a successor.
"The retiring CEO anointed his deputy as the next leader."
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anoint in a sentence
- The priest anointed the newborn with holy oil.
- Kings were traditionally anointed with oil during their coronation.
- The retiring CEO anointed his deputy as the next leader.
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What is "anoint" in Chinese?
"anoint" in Chinese is 延伸. anoint means: To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
How do you pronounce 延伸?
"anoint" in Chinese is 延伸, pronounced "yán shēn".
How do you use "anoint" in a sentence?
Example: "The priest anointed the newborn with holy oil." In Chinese, "anoint" is 延伸.
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