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洗礼

baptism

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Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

xi3li3 • xǐlǐ

Meaning

Primary

baptism

Mnemonic

A 洗 bath that is done as part of a 礼 ceremony is a 洗礼 baptism.

Usage

他 小时候 受过 洗礼。

He was baptized when he was little.

教堂 今天 举行 洗礼。

The church is holding a baptism today.

小孩 在 教堂 接受 洗礼。

The child received baptism at church.