"congregation" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 会众
• 教众

Definition

会众指的是聚集在一起的人群，通常是为了宗教仪式或活动而集合的人。这个词主要用于教堂或宗教群体，也可以泛指任意的聚会。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要在基督教等宗教场合使用，如“会众起立”或“向会众讲道”。少用于非宗教聚会。不要与“会议”、“大会”等混淆。复数形式：会众/教众。

Examples

The congregation sang together during the service.

**会众**在礼拜中一起唱歌。

Our church congregation is small but friendly.

我们教堂的**会众**虽少却很友好。

The pastor spoke to the congregation about hope.

牧师向**会众**谈论了希望。

After the ceremony, the entire congregation gathered outside to chat.

仪式结束后，整个**会众**都在外面聚在一起聊天。

Our congregation often organizes charity events for the community.

我们**会众**经常为社区举办慈善活动。

You could tell the congregation was moved by his words.

可以看出**会众**被他的话所感动。