"brahmin" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 婆罗门

Definition

印度社会中最高种姓的成员，传统上是祭司或学者。在其他语境下，也可指精英或受过高等教育的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Brahmin” 多用于印度社会和宗教语境，在历史或文学中也可能出现（如“波士顿婆罗门”，美国老派精英群体）。作为种姓或宗教用法须首字母大写。不要与“Brahman”（印度教宇宙精神）混淆。

Examples

He was born a brahmin in India.

他在印度出生为**婆罗门**。

A brahmin performs rituals in the temple.

**婆罗门**在庙里进行仪式。

The brahmin caste is respected in Hindu society.

**婆罗门**种姓在印度社会中受人尊敬。

Her grandfather was a well-known brahmin scholar.

她的祖父是一位著名的**婆罗门**学者。

Some old Boston families are called 'Boston Brahmins' because of their high social status.

一些老波士顿家庭因其高社会地位被称为“波士顿**婆罗门**”。

The brahmin in our town is known for his wisdom and kindness.

我们镇的**婆罗门**以智慧和善良闻名。