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

HSK 3

她每天晚上都祈祷。

Tā měitiān wǎnshang dōu qídǎo.

She prays every night.

HSK 3

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. 祈祷 can also be used as a noun meaning 'prayer.'

Stroke Order

祈 qí

祷 dǎo