"vigils" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 守夜
• 守 vigil（守夜仪式）

Definition

守夜是人们聚集在一起，通常在夜晚，不睡觉，以表达支持、悼念某人或祈祷的活动。可能是安静地进行，也可能会点蜡烛等。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或庄重场合，如悼念、祈祷或团结活动。常和“烛光”、“静默”等一起用。不能用于普通的熬夜或娱乐熬夜。

Examples

The community held vigils for the victims.

社区为受害者举行了**守夜**。

People lit candles during the vigils.

人们在**守夜**期间点燃了蜡烛。

There were several vigils across the city.

全市举行了多场**守夜**。

After the news broke, neighbors organized spontaneous vigils in the park.

消息传出后，邻居们自发在公园里举行了**守夜**。

Candlelight vigils have become a powerful way for communities to come together in difficult times.

烛光**守夜**已成为社区在困难时期团结起来的有力方式。

Some vigils last all night, with people taking turns to keep watch.

有些**守夜**会持续一整夜，人们轮流守护。