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洗禮

xǐlǐ

“Christian baptism; a rite of initiation in Christianity; figuratively, a trial or ordeal; a severe test or hardship that strengthens someone or something”

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洗

xǐ·ㄒㄧˇ

To wash or rinse; to bathe; to develop photos; to shuffle cards; to erase recordings; to clean or purify; to kill off or rob completely; to launder money.

禮

lǐ·ㄌㄧˇ

Propriety; etiquette; courtesy; manners; rites; ceremony; a gift given as a sign of respect; a surname; a classic text.