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celibacy in Chinese

celibacy in Chinese is 獨身 — celibacy means the state of not marrying, often for religious reasons.

celibacy in Chinese

獨身
noun
Pronounced: dú shēn
Abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried.

What does "celibacy" mean?

  1. noun The state of not marrying, often for religious reasons.
    "Catholic priests take a vow of celibacy."
  2. noun Abstaining from sexual activity.
    "He chose a period of celibacy after the relationship ended."
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celibacy in a sentence

  • Catholic priests take a vow of celibacy.
  • He chose a period of celibacy after the relationship ended.

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What is "celibacy" in Chinese?

"celibacy" in Chinese is 獨身. celibacy means: The state of not marrying, often for religious reasons.

How do you pronounce 獨身?

"celibacy" in Chinese is 獨身, pronounced "dú shēn".

How do you use "celibacy" in a sentence?

Example: "Catholic priests take a vow of celibacy." In Chinese, "celibacy" is 獨身.

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