"priests" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 神父
• 牧師

Definition

宗教領袖，通常指有權主持儀式和執行神聖職責的人，特別是在基督教等宗教中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

主要指基督教神職人員，有時也可泛指其他宗教中負責儀式的男性，但不涵蓋伊斯蘭教或猶太教領袖。常見於歷史和文化語境。

Examples

The priests wore special clothes during the ceremony.

**神父**在儀式上穿著特別的服裝。

Many priests work in local churches.

許多**神父**在當地教堂工作。

The village called the priests to bless the fields.

村民請來了**神父**為田地祈福。

In ancient times, priests were also seen as healers and teachers.

在古代，**神父**也被認為是治療者和老師。

Some priests spend years studying before they can lead important rituals.

有些**神父**要花多年學習，才能主持重要的儀式。

It’s not unusual for families to invite priests to bless a new home.

家庭邀請**神父**為新居祝福很常見。