"vigils" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 守夜
• 守 vigil（守夜儀式）

Definition

守夜是指人們聚集，一般是晚上不睡覺，以表達支持、紀念某人或祈禱的活動。可以是安靜的，也可以包括點蠟燭等活動。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常用於正式或莊重場合，例如悼念、祈禱或團結活動。常見搭配詞有「燭光」、「靜默」等。不要用在單純熬夜或玩樂的情境中。

Examples

The community held vigils for the victims.

社區為受害者舉行了**守夜**。

People lit candles during the vigils.

人們在**守夜**期間點燃了蠟燭。

There were several vigils across the city.

全市舉行了多場**守夜**。

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

消息傳出後，鄰居們自發在公園舉行了**守夜**。

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

燭光**守夜**已成為社區在困難時期團結起來的有力方式。

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

有些**守夜**會持續整晚，人們輪流守護。