"missionaries" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 传教士

Definition

通常由宗教团体派遣的人，前往他地传教并帮助当地社区。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于宗教或历史语境中，通常指基督教传教士，但也可指其他宗教。常见搭配有“基督教传教士”。单数为'missionary'，复数为'missionaries'。

Examples

Missionaries travel to different countries to share their faith.

**传教士**前往不同的国家传播信仰。

Many missionaries work to build schools and hospitals.

许多**传教士**致力于建设学校和医院。

Missionaries often learn the local language to help people better.

**传教士**常常学习当地语言以便更好地帮助人们。

There were several missionaries living in the village when I grew up.

我小时候村里住着几位**传教士**。

Missionaries sometimes face difficulties adjusting to new cultures.

**传教士**有时难以适应新的文化。

Some missionaries work on humanitarian projects, not just religious activities.

有些**传教士**不仅做宗教活动，还参与人道主义项目。