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祷告
dǎogào
Description
祷告是指人对神说话，表达心里的希望或感谢。
"祷告" means speaking to God to express one's hopes or thanks.
很多人在教堂里祷告，也有人在家里安静地祷告。
Many people pray in church, and some pray quietly at home.
Meanings
祷告dǎogào
to pray (to God or a deity)
她每天晚上都会祷告。
She prays every night.
祷告dǎogào
a prayer
这是一个简单的祷告。
This is a simple prayer.
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Notes
- Etymology
祷 (pray) + 告 (tell/announce), literally to tell one's wishes to a deity.
- Nuance
祷告 is common in Christian contexts; 祈祷 is more general for wishing/praying.
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