Definition
圣体 is a Christian term, specifically from Catholicism and Orthodox traditions, referring to the Eucharist or Blessed Sacrament — the consecrated bread and wine believed to become the body and blood of Christ. You'll see it in religious contexts, often paired with the verb 领 (to receive) as in 领圣体 ('to receive Communion') or as part of compound terms like 圣体圣事 ('the sacrament of the Eucharist').
n.
the Eucharistthe Blessed Sacrament (in Christianity)
Examples
- 圣体。Xīngqītiān wǒmen qù jiàotáng lǐng shèng tǐ.On Sunday we go to church to receive Communion.
- 圣体。Shénfu zài mísa zhōng zhùshèng le shèng tǐ.The priest consecrated the Eucharist during Mass.
- 圣体。shèng tǐ shì jīdūtú xìnyǎng de zhòngyào bùfen.The Eucharist is an important part of Christian faith.
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