"sati" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 莎蒂（印度寡妇殉葬习俗）

Definition

莎蒂是一种历史上的印度教殡葬习俗，寡妇被要求或被迫在丈夫的火葬柴堆上自焚。该习俗现在已被禁止，并被认为是社会压迫的表现。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于正式、历史和敏感性词汇，只用于历史、女性权益相关的讨论，不应用于现代印度文化。不要与印度教女神或人名“萨蒂”混淆。

Examples

Sati was practiced in some parts of India for centuries.

**莎蒂**在印度某些地区持续了几个世纪。

The government banned sati to protect women's rights.

政府禁止了**莎蒂**以保护女性权益。

Many historians study the social impact of sati.

许多历史学家研究**莎蒂**的社会影响。

The tragic story of sati has inspired movies and debates worldwide.

**莎蒂**的悲惨故事激发了全球的电影和讨论。

Few people realize how controversial sati was in colonial India.

很少有人意识到**莎蒂**在殖民时期印度有多大争议。

Discussions about sati often raise questions about tradition and human rights.

关于**莎蒂**的讨论经常涉及传统与人权的问题。