"shiva" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 希瓦（犹太哀悼期）- 湿婆（印度神）

Definition

“Shiva”可以指（1）犹太教中为期七天的哀悼期，通常在亲人去世后举行；也可以指（2）印度教中的湿婆神，代表破坏和转化的主神之一。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Shiva”作为哀悼期主要用于犹太文化中。指印度神时，发音有所不同（近似“仕-娃”）。两个含义完全无关，语境很重要。不要与“sheva”（希伯来文的“七”）混淆。

Examples

During shiva, friends visit the family to offer comfort.

在**希瓦**期间，朋友们会来看望家属安慰他们。

Shiva is an important god in Hinduism.

**湿婆**是印度教的重要神明。

The family sat for shiva after their loss.

家人在亲人去世后守**希瓦**。

Many people bring food to the house during shiva to help the mourners.

在**希瓦**期间，许多人带食物到家里给哀悼者提供帮助。

In Hindu stories, Shiva is both a creator and a destroyer.

在印度教故事中，**湿婆**既是创造者也是毁灭者。

You can always tell when someone is sitting shiva by the open door and the quiet atmosphere inside.

当有人守**希瓦**时，你总能从敞开的门和屋内安静的氛围看出来。