十字架 (shí zì jià) — cross (Christian symbol); (figurative) a heavy burden or suffering one must bear
Definition
Literally 'cross-frame': the Christian cross, including a crucifix with a figure on it. Figuratively, it means a heavy burden or suffering one must endure (e.g., "everyone has their own cross to bear").
noun
cross (Christian symbol)(figurative) a heavy burden or suffering one must bear
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 十字架。Jiào táng de zhèng qián fāng guà zhe yí gè shí zì jià.A cross hangs at the front of the church.
- 十字架。Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de shí zì jià yào bēi fù.Everyone has their own cross to bear.
- 十字架，。Zhè ge shí zì jià shì mù tou de, shàng miàn méi yǒu diāo xiàng.This cross is made of wood and has no statue on it.
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