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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