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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'praying' or 'prayer' with 祈祷 (qídǎo)

    Actions & Events
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    祈祷 + (Content of prayer)

    Explanation

    祈祷 (qídǎo) means 'to pray' or 'prayer' and can function as both a verb and a noun in Chinese. It is used in religious and spiritual contexts, such as describing worship activities or making wishes. You might encounter it when discussing religious observances or personal hopes.

    Examples

    • 她每天晚上都会祈祷家人平安。

      tā měitiān wǎnshàng dōu huì qídǎo jiārén píng'ān.

      She prays for the safety of her family every night.

    • 人们在寺庙里祈祷风调雨顺。

      rénmen zài sìmiào lǐ qídǎo fēngtiáoyǔshùn.

      People pray for favorable weather at temples.

    • 他闭上眼睛，默默地祈祷一切顺利。

      tā bìshàng yǎnjīng, mòmò de qídǎo yīqiè shùnlì.

      He closed his eyes and silently prayed that everything would go smoothly.

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