English–Chinese
“worship” in Chinese
How to say “worship” in Chinese
“Worship” in Chinese is 祭 (jì).
A ritual offering forms a bridge between the living and gods, ancestors, or the dead, expressing respect or remembrance.
Example sentences with 祭
烈士纪念日，许多人会到烈士陵墓前祭奠先烈。liè shì jì niàn rì xǔ duō rén huì dào liè shì líng mù qián jì diàn xiān liè
On Martyrs' Memorial Day, many people go to the martyrs' tombs to commemorate the fallen heroes.
Tips for using 祭
- In everyday conversation, 祭 (jì, "worship") often sounds formal, while a more specific verb is common for a grave visit or an ancestor ceremony.
Other Chinese words for “worship”
庙里的人每天都会供奉神像。miào lǐ de rén měi tiān dū huì gòng fèng shén xiàng
People at the temple worship the statues every day.
很多年轻人崇拜偶像。hěn duō nián qīng rén chóng bài ǒu xiàng
Many young people worship idols.
他每年都会祭祀祖先。tā měi nián dū huì jì sì zǔ xiān
Every year, he worships his ancestors.