"pastor" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 牧师
• 牧羊人

Definition

牧师是指带领基督教会众，并提供精神指导的人。在某些情况下，也指照看羊群的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

现代汉语中，“牧师”主要表示基督教教会里的宗教领袖。古代或比喻语境下，“牧羊人”用于指实际照看羊群的人。注意区分这两种用法。

Examples

The pastor gave a speech at the Sunday service.

**牧师**在周日礼拜上发表了演讲。

The pastor takes care of the church members.

**牧师**关心教会成员。

The shepherd and the pastor are different jobs.

牧羊人和**牧师**是不同的职业。

Our pastor always listens when we need advice.

我们的**牧师**在我们需要建议时总是倾听我们。

After the meeting, the pastor greeted everyone at the door.

聚会结束后，**牧师**在门口向每个人致意。

He became a pastor because he wanted to help his community.

他成为了**牧师**，因为他想帮助自己的社区。