十
字
架

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The word 十字架 is formed by sequentially combining the character 十, meaning "ten" and visually representing a cross shape, with 字, meaning "character" or "symbol", and 架, meaning "frame" or "rack". The compound 十字 directly denotes the cross symbol, and the addition of 架 conveys the concept of a physical structure, resulting in a term for a cross like a crucifix or crossbeam.

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那座教堂顶上有一个十字架。

Nà zuò jiàotáng dǐng shàng yǒu yí gè shízìjià.

There is a cross on top of that church.

信徒们在祈祷时手握小小的十字架。

Xìntú men zài qídǎo shí shǒu wò xiǎoxiǎo de shízìjià.

The believers hold small crosses in their hands while praying.

这枚银制的十字架是他收到的珍贵礼物。

Zhè méi yín zhì de shízìjià shì tā shōu dào de zhēnguì lǐwù.

This silver cross is a precious gift he received.

他觉得自己背负着沉重的十字架，无法解脱。

Tā juéde zìjǐ bēifù zhe chénzhòng de shízìjià, wúfǎ jiětuō.

He feels he is bearing a heavy cross and cannot free himself from it.

十字架在基督教文化中象征着牺牲与救赎。

Shízìjià zài Jīdūjiào wénhuà zhōng xiàngzhēng zhe xīshēng yǔ jiùshú.

The cross symbolizes sacrifice and redemption in Christian culture.

Word Definition - 十字架

shí zì jià cross; crucifix; yoke one has to endure

Individual Character Details

十 shí
字 zì
架 jià