"xenia" 怎么发音
word
ˈziniə
ZEE-nee-uh
zˈiːniɐ
zee-NEE-uh
释义
Xenia is the ancient Greek custom of showing hospitality and generosity to guests or strangers, often seen as a sacred duty.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈziniə
英式英语
zˈiːniɐ
简化发音
美式
ZEE-nee-uh
英式
zee-NEE-uh
语境中听
In ancient Greece, xenia was important for travelers.
Zeus was the god who protected xenia.
Stories about xenia can be found in Homer’s epic poems.
Many Greek myths warn of the dangers of breaking xenia.