General prayer:
* 祈祷 (qǐdǎo): This is the most common and general term for prayer. It literally means "to pray" or "to offer a prayer."
* 祈求 (qíqiú): This means "to pray for" or "to beseech." It implies a request or a desire being expressed in prayer.
* 祷告 (dǎogào): This is another common word for prayer, often used in a religious context.
Specific types of prayer:
* 默祷 (mòdǎo): Silent prayer.
* 诵经 (sòngjīng): To chant scriptures, often used in Buddhist contexts.
* 礼拜 (lǐbài): To worship, often used in Islamic contexts.
Other related words:
* 祝福 (zhùfú): Blessing.
* 祈祷文 (qǐdǎowén): Prayer text.
The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the type of prayer being referred to.