Definition
祈福 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to pray for blessings'. The object 福 often splits from 祈 when you insert a measure word, duration, or complement: you can say 祈了福 ('prayed for blessings'), 祈过福 ('have prayed for blessings'), or 祈一次福 ('pray once'). It's used in religious or ceremonial contexts, often at temples or during festivals.
v.o.
to pray for blessings
Examples
- ，祈福。Měinián Chūnjié, hěnduō Zhōngguórén dōu huì qù sìmiào qí fú.Every Spring Festival, many Chinese people go to temples to pray for blessings.
- ，。Tā zhàn zài shénxiàng qián, mòmò qí le yí gè fú.He stood before the idol and silently prayed for a blessing.
- 祈福。Wǒmen wèi jiārén de píng'ān qí fú.We pray for the safety of our family.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.