English–Chinese
“pray” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqí dǎo
Example
他们在教堂里祈祷。tā men zài jiào táng lǐ qí dǎo
They are praying in church.
How to say “pray” in Chinese
“Pray” in Chinese is 祈祷 (qí dǎo).
A spoken or ritual appeal to a divine or supernatural power for safety, healing, or a hoped-for result.
Example sentences with 祈祷
他在考前向佛像祈祷，希望能通过考试。tā zài kǎo qián xiàng fó xiàng qí dǎo xī wàng néng tōng guò kǎo shì
He prayed to a Buddha statue before the exam, hoping to pass.
Tips for using 祈祷
- English pray can sound specifically Christian or formally religious, while this Chinese verb also covers folk customs and brief personal appeals for safety, recovery, or good fortune.