祈祷

祈禱

qídǎo

verb HSK 7-9 #1,435

Meanings

1 to pray
2 to say a prayer

Characters

to pray; to request

to pray; prayer

Examples

她每天晚上都祈祷。

Tā měitiān wǎnshang dōu qídǎo.

She prays every night.

我们为和平祈祷。

Wǒmen wèi hépíng qídǎo.

We pray for peace.

Tips

usage

祈祷 is used for religious prayer or earnest wishing. For casual hoping, use 希望 (xīwàng). 祈祷 can also be used as a noun meaning 'prayer.'

Stroke Order

祈 qí

祷 dǎo