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神父
shénfù
Description
神父是天主教里的男性宗教人员。
A 神父 is a male religious official in the Catholic Church.
人们去教堂的时候,常常能看到神父。
People often see a 神父 when they go to church.
Meanings
神父shénfù
priest (Catholic or Orthodox)
神父在教堂里为大家祈祷。
The priest prays for everyone in the church.
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Notes
- Etymology
神 'god' + 父 'father', literally 'holy father'.
- Nuance
神父 is Catholic/Orthodox; 牧师 refers to a Protestant pastor.
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