Definition
做礼拜 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to go to church' or 'to attend a Christian worship service'. It is formed by 做 (to do) and 礼拜 (worship service / liturgy). As a separable verb, you can insert measure words, time expressions, or aspect markers between the two syllables: e.g., 做了一个礼拜 ('attended a church service'), 做过三次礼拜 ('attended three church services'). The term is specifically used in Christian contexts.
v.o.
to go to churchto attend church service
Examples
- 。Tā měi ge xīngqītiān dōu qù zuò zuò lǐ bài.He goes to church every Sunday.
- 。Jīntiān zǎoshang māma hé bàba yìqǐ qù zuò zuò lǐ bài le.This morning mom and dad went to church together.
- 。Tā qùnián zài zhège jiàotáng zuò le yí ge lǐbài.Last year he attended a church service at this church.
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