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圣体 (shèng tǐ) — the Eucharist, the Blessed Sacrament (in Christianity)

Definition

Catholic term for the consecrated bread and wine of Communion (the Eucharist / Blessed Sacrament). Appears mostly in church context — 领圣体 means 'to receive Communion'.

noun
the Eucharistthe Blessed Sacrament (in Christianity)

Examples

  • 圣体。
    Xīng qī tiān wǒ men qù jiào táng lǐng shèng tǐ.
    On Sunday we go to church to receive Communion.
  • 圣体。
    Shén fù zài mí sa zhōng zhù shèng le shèng tǐ.
    The priest consecrated the Eucharist during Mass.
  • 圣体。
    shèng tǐ Shì jī dū tú xìn yǎng de zhòng yào bù fen.
    The Eucharist is an important part of Christian faith.
Appears in
Religion & Belief

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