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拜佛

bàifó

Description

拜佛就是在庙里对佛像鞠躬或跪下,表示尊敬,也常常在心里许愿。

拜佛 means bowing or kneeling to a Buddha statue in a temple to show respect, often making a wish in the heart.

很多人过年的时候会去庙里烧香拜佛,希望新的一年平安。

Many people burn incense and 拜佛 in temples during the New Year, hoping for peace in the coming year.

Meanings

拜佛bàifó

to worship Buddha; pray to Buddha

奶奶每天早上都在家里拜佛。

Grandma prays to Buddha at home every morning.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    拜 (to bow/worship) + 佛 (Buddha), literally "to bow to Buddha".

  • Nuance

    often paired with 烧香 as 烧香拜佛, describing temple worship customs.

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