"shaman" in Chinese (Traditional)
薩滿
Definition
薩滿是指在傳統或部落社會中,被認為擁有特殊能力與靈界溝通、治療疾病並引導社羣的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
「薩滿」多用於形容傳統部落社會或原住民的靈性領袖,不適用於現代醫生或神職人員。形容詞為「薩滿的」。此詞帶有文化敏感性,請謹慎使用。
Examples
The tribe's shaman performed a healing ceremony.
部落的**薩滿**舉行了療癒儀式。
A shaman is respected as a spiritual leader.
**薩滿**被尊為精神領袖。
Many people visited the shaman for advice.
許多人去找**薩滿**尋求建議。
They say the village shaman can talk to spirits.
有人說村裡的**薩滿**能和靈魂溝通。
After falling sick, he sought help from a shaman instead of a doctor.
生病後,他沒有去看醫生,而是尋求**薩滿**的幫助。
Some modern people are interested in learning from shamans about ancient traditions.
有些現代人對向**薩滿**學習古老傳統很感興趣。