赐福 (cì fú) — to bless (formal, literary; often used in religious or ceremonial contexts)
Definition
赐福 (cì fú) is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to bless' — used for gods, monks, or Heaven bestowing favor, not everyday wishing. Suggests a solemn or ceremonial tone, unlike casual 祝福 ('to wish well').
verb
to bless (formal, literary; often used in religious or ceremonial contexts)
Examples
- 赐福。Yuàn shàng dì cì fú yú nǐ.May God bless you.
- ，赐福。Zài sì miào lǐ, sēng rén wèi xìn tú jǔ xíng cì fú yí shì.In the temple, monks hold a blessing ceremony for believers.
- 赐福。Fù mǔ cháng cháng qí qiú shàng tiān cì fú gěi tā men de hái zi.Parents often pray to Heaven to bless their children.
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