penance

Các nghĩa

1. sự sám hối, sự tự hành xác

   A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.

   countable · uncountable

   Quoth he, "The man hath penance done, / And penance more will do."

2. bí tích sám hối

   A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).

   countable · uncountable

3. phương tiện tự hành xác

   Any instrument of self-punishment.

   countable · uncountable

Dạng khác

• penances plural