拜神 (bài shén) — to worship the gods (in Chinese folk religion)
Definition
Worship gods or deities in Chinese folk religion, typically at a temple. Distinct from 拜佛 (Buddhist worship) and 祈祷 (general prayer).
verb
to worship the gods (in Chinese folk religion)
Examples
- 拜神。Wǒ men měi nián chūn jié dōu qù miào lǐ bài shén.We go to the temple to worship the gods every Spring Festival.
- ，。Tā bài le yí cì shén, xī wàng kǎo shì shùn lì.He worshipped the gods once, hoping for a smooth exam.
- 拜神。Hěn duō lǎo rén měi tiān dōu huì bài shén.Many elderly people worship the gods every day.
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