vigil in Chinese
vigil in Chinese is 前一天 — vigil means a period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
vigil in Chinese
前一天
Pronounced: qián yī tiān
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
What does "vigil" mean?
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noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
"Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night."
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noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.
"The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held."
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vigil in a sentence
- Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night.
- A vigil was held for Ms. Cheptegei on Wednesday night, Ms. Indimuli said, with many women praying that she would survive.
- The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held.
- Hundreds attended the candlelight vigil for the victims.
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What is "vigil" in Chinese?
"vigil" in Chinese is 前一天. vigil means: A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
How do you pronounce 前一天?
"vigil" in Chinese is 前一天, pronounced "qián yī tiān".
How do you use "vigil" in a sentence?
Example: "Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night." In Chinese, "vigil" is 前一天.
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