受洗

shòuxǐ
verb #23,013

Meanings

  1. 1 to be baptized
  2. 2 to receive baptism

Examples

Tā zài jiàotáng lǐ shòuxǐ, zhèngshì chéngwéi Jīdūtú.
She was baptized in the church and officially became a Christian.
Yīng'ér shòuxǐ shì xǔduō Jīdūjiào jiātíng de chuántǒng.
Infant baptism is a tradition in many Christian families.

Tips

culture
洗礼 (xǐlǐ) is the noun form meaning 'baptism' or 'baptism-like ordeal.' 受洗 specifically means to undergo the rite. In broader usage, 经受洗礼 can figuratively mean to go through a trial that transforms you.

Stroke Order

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