"alms" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 施捨

Definition

出於慈善給窮人的錢或食物，通常是宗教或傳統習俗的一部分。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

"Alms" 屬於正式且較為古老的用語，常用於宗教或歷史語境，如“give alms”。現代英語多用“charity”。

Examples

She gave alms to the poor man on the street.

她給了街上的窮人**施捨**。

Many religions encourage giving alms to those in need.

許多宗教鼓勵人們給予有需要的人**施捨**。

During the festival, people distribute alms in the temple.

節日期間，人們在寺廟裡分發**施捨**。

Travelers often used to give alms to beggars along the road.

過路的人常常會沿途給乞丐**施捨**。

She believes that giving alms brings good luck and blessings.

她相信給**施捨**會帶來好運和祝福。

He quietly left some alms at the church every Sunday.

他每個星期天都會悄悄地在教堂留下**施捨**。