Definition
忏悔 is a verb that combines the ideas of feeling remorse (repenting) and verbally admitting wrongdoing (confessing). It is used in both Buddhist and Christian religious contexts, as well as in secular moral reflection. Unlike many two-character verbs in Chinese, 忏悔 is not typically split (e.g., 忏一次悔 is uncommon) and functions as a single lexical unit.
verb
to repentto feel remorse for one's sins or wrongdoingto confess (one's sins)especially in a religious setting
Examples
- 忏悔。Tā wèi tā guòqù de xíngwéi shēnshēn chàn huǐ.He deeply repents his past actions.
- ，忏悔。Zài jiàotáng lǐ, tā xiàng Shàngdì chàn huǐ le zìjǐ de zuìguò.In the church, he confessed his sins to God.
- 忏悔。Fójiào tú tōngguò chàn huǐ lái jìnghuà xīnlíng.Buddhists purify their minds through repentance.
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