"congregants" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 教众
• 会众

Definition

教众是指参加并参与宗教仪式的人，尤其是教堂或其他宗教团体的成员。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Congregants' 是正式用语，多指宗教仪式的参与者，尤其是基督教场合。常见于新闻、宗教文献或正式语境。不等同于“congregation”（整体会众）。

Examples

The congregants sang together during the service.

**教众**在礼拜中一起唱歌。

Many congregants bring their families to the church every Sunday.

许多**教众**每个星期天都会带家人来教堂。

The pastor welcomed the new congregants at the start of the service.

牧师在礼拜开始时欢迎了新的**会众**。

Most congregants stay after the service to chat and catch up.

大多数**教众**礼拜后会留下聊天，交流近况。

There weren't as many congregants at the evening prayer as usual.

参加晚祷的**教众**没有往常多。

Some congregants volunteer to help organize community events.

一些**会众**自愿协助筹办社区活动。