Definition
拜神 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to worship the gods' in Chinese folk religion. It can be split: a measure word, duration, or other element can go between 拜 and 神, e.g. 拜了一次神 ('worshipped the gods once'). You often see it used in the context of temple visits, festivals, and personal prayers for blessings.
v.o.
to worship the gods (in Chinese folk religion)
Examples
- 拜神。Wǒmen měinián Chūnjié dōu qù miào lǐ bài shén.We go to the temple to worship the gods every Spring Festival.
- ，。Tā bài le yí cì shén, xīwàng kǎoshì shùnlì.He worshipped the gods once, hoping for a smooth exam.
- 拜神。Hěn duō lǎorén měitiān dōu huì bài shén.Many elderly people worship the gods every day.
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