glossolalia in Chinese
glossolalia in Chinese is 說方言 — glossolalia means speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues.
glossolalia in Chinese
說方言
Pronounced: shuō fāng yán
Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues. [from late 19th c.]
What does "glossolalia" mean?
- noun Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues.
- noun Synonym of xenoglossy (“knowledge of a language one has never learned”).
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What is "glossolalia" in Chinese?
"glossolalia" in Chinese is 說方言. glossolalia means: Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues.
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"glossolalia" in Chinese is 說方言, pronounced "shuō fāng yán".
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