禱 (dǎo) - Pray — to pray, supplicate, or make a & to offer prayers.

禱Tone 3

dǎo ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

禱 · dǎo

Pray — to pray, supplicate, or make a devout request to a deity or higher power;

to offer prayers.

Pray — to pray, supplicate, or make ato offer prayers.

Usage highlights

To prayPrayerPray for blessingsSilent prayerPrayer hallPrayer ceremony

Synonyms

  • 祈— To pray; to entreat
  • 求— To beg; to request
  • 祝— To wish; to invoke blessings

Antonyms

  • 咒— To curse; to swear
  • 诅— To curse; to imprecate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He prayed for good health (祈祷健康).
  • The ceremony included prayers to the ancestors (祭祖祷告).
  • She offered a silent prayer (默祷).
  • The temple is a place for prayer (祈福禱告的場所).

Collocations

  • To pray(祈祷)
  • Prayer(祷告)
  • Pray for blessings(祈福禱告)
  • Silent prayer(默祷)
  • Prayer hall(祈祷堂)
  • Prayer ceremony(祈祷仪式)

Idioms

  • Pray to heaven and earth(祷天祈地)
  • Sincerely pray(至诚祷告)
  • Pray for rain(祈雨祷晴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in religious and ceremonial contexts, especially in Taoist, Buddhist, and folk religious practices.
  • The character contains the '示' (shì) radical, indicating its association with spiritual matters and rituals.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, prayer often involves offerings and specific rituals to communicate with deities or ancestors.

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