Sabbath in Chinese

Sabbath in Chinese is 安息日, 周日, 主麻 — Sabbath means a weekly day set aside for rest and religious observance — Saturday in Judaism, Sunday in most Christian traditions, and Friday in Islam.

Sabbath in Chinese

安息日

noun

Pronounced: ān xī rì

Saturday, observed in Judaism as a day of rest and worship.

周日

noun

Pronounced: zhōu rì

Sunday, observed in Christianity as a day of rest and worship.

主麻

noun

Pronounced: zhǔ má

Friday, observed in Islam as a day of rest and worship.

What does "Sabbath" mean?

noun A weekly day set aside for rest and religious observance — Saturday in Judaism, Sunday in most Christian traditions, and Friday in Islam.
"Observant Jewish families avoid work from Friday sunset through Saturday sunset for the Sabbath."
noun In folklore, a supposed midnight gathering of witches.
"The old legend described a witches' sabbath deep in the forest."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Sabbath in a sentence

Observant Jewish families avoid work from Friday sunset through Saturday sunset for the Sabbath.
Many churches treat Sunday as a Sabbath of rest and worship.
The old legend described a witches' sabbath deep in the forest.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Sabbath" in Chinese?

"Sabbath" in Chinese is 安息日, 周日, 主麻. Sabbath means: A weekly day set aside for rest and religious observance — Saturday in Judaism, Sunday in most Christian traditions, and Friday in Islam.

How do you pronounce 安息日?

"Sabbath" in Chinese is 安息日, pronounced "ān xī rì".

How do you use "Sabbath" in a sentence?

Example: "Observant Jewish families avoid work from Friday sunset through Saturday sunset for the Sabbath." In Chinese, "Sabbath" is 安息日, 周日, 主麻.

Are there other ways to say "Sabbath" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "Sabbath": 安息日, 周日, 主麻.

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