圣体 (shèng tǐ) — the Eucharist, the Blessed Sacrament (in Christianity)
Definition
Catholic term for the consecrated bread and wine of Communion (the Eucharist / Blessed Sacrament). Appears mostly in church context — 领圣体 means 'to receive Communion'.
noun
the Eucharistthe Blessed Sacrament (in Christianity)
Examples
- 圣体。Xīng qī tiān wǒ men qù jiào táng lǐng shèng tǐ.On Sunday we go to church to receive Communion.
- 圣体。Shén fù zài mí sa zhōng zhù shèng le shèng tǐ.The priest consecrated the Eucharist during Mass.
- 圣体。shèng tǐ Shì jī dū tú xìn yǎng de zhòng yào bù fen.The Eucharist is an important part of Christian faith.
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