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cầu siêu

Pronunciation Northern /kə̤w˨˩ siəw˧˧/ Central /kəw˧˧ ʂiəw˧˥/ Southern /kəw˨˩ ʂiəw˧˧/
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pray for the dead
Verb
pray for the dead

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2 senses 2 Components
Meaning
2 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
pray for the deceased Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

To perform rites or pray so that the soul of a deceased person may be released or at peace.

vi Gia đình đang cầu siêu cho người thân đã mất.

en The family is praying for their deceased relative.

Sense 2 Verb
pray for the dead Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

A religious rite or service to pray for the dead to rest in peace or be released.

vi Họ tổ chức lễ cầu siêu tại chùa.

en They held a requiem service at the pagoda.

Parts
cầu / siêu
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Similar
cao siêu / nhập siêu / xuất siêu
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Use
nhu cầu / cầu nguyện / toàn cầu / cầu hôn …
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