赎
shú
Meaning
- to redeem
- to ransom
Definition
用财物换回被抵押的人或物；也指弥补、抵偿。
To redeem or ransom something by payment; also to atone or make amends.
Usage
常用于法律、宗教或日常语境中，表示通过付出代价（如金钱、行为）来换回人身自由、物品或减轻罪过。
Commonly used in legal, religious, or daily contexts to indicate obtaining freedom, recovering an item, or making up for a wrongdoing by paying a price (e.g., money, actions).
Examples
- 1 他为了赎出被扣押的货物，支付了高额罚款。 (He paid a heavy fine to redeem the detained goods.)
- 2 信徒相信耶稣钉十字架是为了赎众人的罪。 (Believers believe Jesus was crucified to atone for the sins of all.)
- 3 她努力工作以赎回自己犯下的错误。 (She worked hard to redeem her mistakes.)
- 4 这家当铺允许顾客在一定期限内赎当。 (This pawnshop allows customers to redeem their items within a certain period.)
- 5 他通过献血来赎罪，内心才感到安宁。 (He atoned for his guilt by donating blood, only then did he feel peace of mind.)
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