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.
"The priest spoke about the souls said to be suffering in purgatory."
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noun Any situation of temporary suffering, waiting, or discomfort.
"The layover turned into a five-hour purgatory at the airport."
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Purgatory in a sentence
- The priest spoke about the souls said to be suffering in purgatory.
- The layover turned into a five-hour purgatory at the airport.
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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: "The priest spoke about the souls said to be suffering in purgatory." In Chinese, "Purgatory" is 煉獄.
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