"alms" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 施舍

Definition

为慈善而施舍给穷人的钱或食物，通常是宗教或传统习俗的一部分。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

"Alms" 是正式且略带古风的词，常用于宗教或历史语境，如“give alms”。现代英语更常用“charity”。

Examples

She gave alms to the poor man on the street.

她给了街上的穷人**施舍**。

Many religions encourage giving alms to those in need.

许多宗教鼓励人们向有需要的人给予**施舍**。

During the festival, people distribute alms in the temple.

节日期间，人们在寺庙里分发**施舍**。

Travelers often used to give alms to beggars along the road.

旅行的人常常会在路边给乞丐**施舍**。

She believes that giving alms brings good luck and blessings.

她相信施**施舍**会带来好运和祝福。

He quietly left some alms at the church every Sunday.

他每个星期天都会悄悄地在教堂留下**施舍**。