Definition
参拜 is a formal verb used for visiting a tomb, shrine, or statue to show respect, often involving a bow or ritual. It is commonly used in contexts of ancestor worship, religious devotion, or paying respects to a deceased person of high status. Unlike 崇拜 (to admire/adore), 参拜 emphasizes the physical act of visiting and bowing.
v.
to pay respects (at a tomb or shrine)to worship (deities)
Examples
- ，参拜。Měinián Qīngmíng Jié, rénmen dōu huì qù zǔxiān de mùdì cān bài.Every year during Qingming Festival, people go to their ancestors' graves to pay respects.
- 参拜。Xìntúmen qiánchéng de cān bài shénxiàng.The devotees devoutly worship the statue of the deity.
- 参拜。Tā zhuānchéng qù sìmiào cān bài gāosēng de shèlì.He made a special trip to the temple to pay homage to the eminent monk's relics.
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