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ไหว้พระ
[wâi-prá]
venerate the Buddha; pay homage to the Buddha
Verb
Culture
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Meaning 1
Primary sense
Verb
Culture
venerate the Buddha; pay homage to the Buddha
Notes
In Thailand, paying respect to Buddha is an important religious ritual expressing reverence and wishes.
Example
คุณยายไปวัดเพื่อไหว้พระทุกเช้าวันอาทิตย์
kun-yaai bpai wát pʉ̂a wâi-prá túk cháo wan-aa-tít
Grandma goes to the temple every Sunday morning to pay homage to the Buddha.
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