tou2 gou3禱告祷告
Jyutpingtou2 gou3
Yaletóu gou
Definition
To pray; a prayer, especially in Christianity.
- to pray; to make a supplication to God or spirits
- a prayer; the content of a prayer or supplication
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How it's used
Primarily used within Christian contexts to describe the act of communicating with God. While it functions as a noun, it is very commonly used as a verb in daily speech. It carries a formal or solemn tone compared to more casual ways of expressing hope or wishing for something.
Examples
He prays every day when he wakes up.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 祈禱, which is the more common, everyday term for praying in Cantonese. While 禱告 is perfectly acceptable, 祈禱 is used more frequently in both formal and informal settings.
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