chāo​dù

release soul

3 sentences

  1. The family invited monks to chant sutras to release the soul of the deceased.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
  2. To release the soul of the deceased, the family invited monks to perform a religious service.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
  3. After the elderly man passed away, his family invited monks to chant sutras and perform rites for his soul.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary