confession in Chinese
confession in Chinese is 供認, 自白 — confession means a statement admitting that you did something wrong or that something is true.
confession in Chinese
供認
Pronounced: gòng rèn
The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
自白
Pronounced: zì bái
A formula in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.
What does "confession" mean?
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noun A statement admitting that you did something wrong or that something is true.
"After weeks of silence, his confession that he had broken the window surprised everyone."
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noun The religious practice of telling a priest one's sins in order to receive forgiveness.
"The priest listened quietly during her confession on Sunday morning."
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confession in a sentence
- After weeks of silence, his confession that he had broken the window surprised everyone.
- The suspect signed a written confession.
- The priest listened quietly during her confession on Sunday morning.
- Many churchgoers queue outside the booth before confession begins.
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What is "confession" in Chinese?
"confession" in Chinese is 供認, 自白. confession means: A statement admitting that you did something wrong or that something is true.
How do you pronounce 供認?
"confession" in Chinese is 供認, pronounced "gòng rèn".
How do you use "confession" in a sentence?
Example: "After weeks of silence, his confession that he had broken the window surprised everyone." In Chinese, "confession" is 供認, 自白.
Are there other ways to say "confession" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "confession": 供認, 自白.
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