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pray in Chinese

pray in Chinese is 祈祷 — pray means to speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.

pray in Chinese

祈祷
verb
Pronounced: qí dǎo
(religion) To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.

What does "pray" mean?

  1. verb To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.
    "She prayed quietly before the exam."
  2. verb To ask someone earnestly for something.
    "He prayed the judge would show mercy."
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pray in a sentence

  • She prayed quietly before the exam.
  • They prayed for the safe return of the missing hikers.
  • He prayed the judge would show mercy.

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What is "pray" in Chinese?

"pray" in Chinese is 祈祷. pray means: To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.

How do you pronounce 祈祷?

"pray" in Chinese is 祈祷, pronounced "qí dǎo".

How do you use "pray" in a sentence?

Example: "She prayed quietly before the exam." In Chinese, "pray" is 祈祷.

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