cross; crucifix; Christian symbol
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
cross; crucifix (Roman instrument of torture and execution)
formalRefers to the historical Roman execution device used for crucifixion.
Gǔ古
luó罗
mǎ马
rén人
cháng常
yòng用
shí十
zì字
jià架
lái来
chǔ处
jué决
fàn犯
rén人
。
The ancient Romans often used crosses to execute criminals.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
gè个
cán残
kù酷
de的
xíng刑
jù具
，
shòu受
xíng刑
zhě者
huì会
bèi被
dìng钉
zài在
shàng上
miàn面
màn慢
màn慢
sǐ死
qù去
。
This was a cruel instrument of torture; victims would be nailed to it and left to die slowly.
noun
the Cross (symbol of Christian faith); symbol of suffering or death
Used as the primary religious symbol by Christians worldwide, representing the crucifixion of Jesus and the redemption of mankind. Also used metaphorically to represent a heavy burden or suffering.
Xǔ许
duō多
jī基
dū督
tú徒
pèi佩
dài戴
shí十
zì字
jià架
zuò作
wéi为
xìn信
yǎng仰
de的
xiàng象
zhēng征
。
Many Christians wear crosses as symbols of their faith.
Jiào教
táng堂
de的
jiān尖
dǐng顶
shàng上
yǒu有
yī一
gè个
jīn金
sè色
de的
shí十
zì字
jià架
。
There is a golden cross on the spire of the church.
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Yē耶
sū稣
bèi被
dìng钉
sǐ死
zài在
shí十
zì字
jià架
shàng上
。
Jesus was nailed to death on the cross.
Duì对
tā他
lái来
shuō说
，
nà那
gè个
bēi悲
jù剧
jiù就
xiàng像
yī一
gè个
chén沉
zhòng重
de的
shí十
zì字
jià架
。
To him, that tragedy was like a heavy cross to bear.