kei4 cing2祈請祈请
Jyutpingkei4 cing2
Yalekèih chíng
Definition
To pray or beseech.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and solemn tone, often associated with religious or spiritual contexts. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation, where people would prefer to use 祈禱 or 求. Using it in a mundane setting can sound overly dramatic or archaic.
Examples
He is praying for peace inside the temple.
Are you praying for good health?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 祈禱, but 祈請 specifically emphasizes the act of beseeching or requesting something from a higher power, whereas 祈禱 is the general act of praying.
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