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祈福
qífú
Description
祈福的意思是向神或天祈求好运和幸福。
The meaning of 祈福 is to pray to gods or heaven for good luck and happiness.
很多人会在过年的时候去寺庙祈福,希望家人平安。
Many people go to temples to 祈福 during the New Year, hoping for their family's safety.
Meanings
祈福qífú
to pray for blessings or good fortune
我们一起为病人祈福。
We pray together for the patients.
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Notes
- Etymology
祈 (to pray) + 福 (fortune, blessing), literally "pray for blessings."
- Nuance
often used in religious or festive contexts, warmer than the neutral 祈祷.
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