Purgatory in Chinese
Purgatory in Chinese is 煉獄 — Purgatory means in Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
Purgatory in Chinese
煉獄
Pronounced: liàn yù
(Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification.
What does "Purgatory" mean?
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noun In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
"Many Catholics pray for loved ones who they believe are waiting in purgatory."
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noun Any situation of temporary suffering, waiting, or discomfort.
"Waiting for the test results felt like purgatory to the whole family."
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Purgatory in a sentence
- Many Catholics pray for loved ones who they believe are waiting in purgatory.
- In the poem, the traveler climbs a mountain that represents purgatory.
- Waiting for the test results felt like purgatory to the whole family.
- Being stuck in traffic on a hot afternoon is my idea of purgatory.
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What is "Purgatory" in Chinese?
"Purgatory" in Chinese is 煉獄. Purgatory means: In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
How do you pronounce 煉獄?
"Purgatory" in Chinese is 煉獄, pronounced "liàn yù".
How do you use "Purgatory" in a sentence?
Example: "Many Catholics pray for loved ones who they believe are waiting in purgatory." In Chinese, "Purgatory" is 煉獄.
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