受洗 (shòu xǐ) — to be baptized
Definition
A religious verb meaning 'to be baptized' — 受 marks the passive recipient of the rite, while 洗 refers to the act of baptism. Used in Christian contexts.
verb
to be baptized
Examples
- 。Tā shòu le yí cì xǐ.He was baptized once.
- 受洗。Tā zài jiào táng shòu xǐ.She was baptized at the church.
- 受洗。Hěn duō rén yuàn yì shòu xǐ.Many people are willing to be baptized.
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