holy water; sacred water
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
holy water; consecrated water used in religious or superstitious practices to bring blessings, exorcise evil spirits, or cure illness
Commonly used in Christianity, Buddhism, and folk beliefs. Often blessed by clergy before use.
Shén神
fù父
zài在
jiào教
táng堂
mén门
kǒu口
sǎ洒
shèng圣
shuǐ水
zhù祝
fú福
xìn信
tú徒
。
The priest sprinkled holy water at the church entrance to bless the believers.
Mín民
jiān间
chuán传
shuō说
yòng用
shèng圣
shuǐ水
kě可
yǐ以
qū驱
xié邪
bì避
zāi灾
。
Folklore says that holy water can ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters.
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Zhè这
píng瓶
shèng圣
shuǐ水
shì是
cóng从
sì寺
miào庙
lǐ里
qǐng请
huí回
lái来
de的
。
This bottle of holy water was brought back from the temple.
noun
holy water (item in video games); a consumable item that restores health or damages undead creatures
Commonly found in RPGs and fantasy games. Often depicted as a bottle of blessed water that can heal allies or harm vampires, zombies, and other undead enemies.
Kuài快
yòng用
shèng圣
shuǐ水
zhì治
liáo疗
shòu受
shāng伤
de的
duì队
yǒu友
！
Quick, use holy water to heal the injured teammates!
Zhè这
píng瓶
shèng圣
shuǐ水
duì对
xī吸
xuè血
guǐ鬼
huì会
zào造
chéng成
jù巨
dà大
shāng伤
hài害
。
This bottle of holy water will deal massive damage to vampires.