朝圣

朝聖

cháoshèng

verb #13,404

Meanings

1 to make a pilgrimage
2 pilgrimage

Characters

to face toward; dynasty; morning

holy; sacred; saint

Examples

HSK 3

每年都有很多人去麦加朝圣。

Měinián dōu yǒu hěnduō rén qù Màijiā cháoshèng.

Every year many people go on a pilgrimage to Mecca.

Tips

usage

朝圣 is used both for religious pilgrimages and figuratively for devoted visits to important places - fans visiting a celebrity's hometown, foodies traveling to a famous restaurant, etc.

Stroke Order

朝 cháo

圣 shèng