English–Chinese
“baptism” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxǐ lǐ
Example
他在教堂里接受了洗礼，全家都很高兴。tā zài jiào táng lǐ jiē shòu le xí lǐ quán jiā dōu hěn gāo xìng
He was baptized in church, and his whole family was very happy.
How to say “baptism” in Chinese
“Baptism” in Chinese is 洗礼 (xǐ lǐ).
A water-based ritual that marks cleansing, acceptance, or entry into a new identity.
Example sentences with 洗礼
新人在公司经过了入职的洗礼，很快融入了团队。xīn rén zài gōng sī jīng guò le rù zhí de xí lǐ hěn kuài róng rù le tuán duì
After going through the trials of joining the company, the new employee soon fit into the team.
Tips for using 洗礼
- In everyday Chinese, the word can describe a demanding first experience that changes a person, a figurative use that is less broad in ordinary English.