参拜 (cān bài) — to pay respects (at a tomb or shrine); to worship (deities)
Definition
Formal verb for showing deep respect at a tomb, shrine, or before a sacred image — typically used for ancestors, deities, or revered figures, more solemn than everyday 'visit'.
verb
to pay respects (at a tomb or shrine)to worship (deities)
Examples
- ，参拜。Měi nián qīng míng jié, rén men dōu huì qù zǔ xiān de mù dì cān bài.Every year during Qingming Festival, people go to their ancestors' graves to pay respects.
- 参拜。Xìn tú men qián chéng de cān bài shén xiàng.The devotees devoutly worship the statue of the deity.
- 参拜。Tā zhuān chéng qù sì miào cān bài gāo sēng de shè lì.He made a special trip to the temple to pay homage to the eminent monk's relics.
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