Writing
洗礼 (xǐ lǐ) — how to say "baptism" in Chinese
洗礼
Baptism
noun
Character composition
洗
to wash
礼
ceremony
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
示
Spirit
#113 · shì · 5 strokes
Collocations
接受洗礼
jiē shòu xǐ lǐ
to receive baptism
Examples
她在教堂里举行了洗礼仪式。
She held a baptism ceremony in the church.
他接受了洗礼。
He received baptism.
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Frequently asked questions
Baptism in Chinese meaning
"baptism" in Chinese is 洗礼 (xǐ lǐ).
What does 洗礼 mean in English?
洗礼 (xǐ lǐ) means "Baptism".
How is 洗礼 pronounced?
It is pronounced xǐ lǐ (written as xi li, xili). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "baptism" in Chinese characters?
It is written 洗礼: 洗 has 9 strokes, 礼 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 洗礼?
洗礼 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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