神父
shénfùTraditional: 神父
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Translation
priest, father (Catholic clergy)
Word origin
A compound of 神 (shén, god, spirit) and 父 (fù, father), literally spiritual father, the term for a Catholic priest.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 神 (shén, god) + 父 (fù, father)
Stroke order
神
父
Examples
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The priest is officiating the wedding in the church.
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She told the priest what was on her mind.
村敬。
That priest is greatly respected by the villagers.
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The priest said a prayer for everyone.
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The young man decided to become a priest.
神父 (shén fù) is the term for a Catholic priest, literally a spiritual father. It contrasts with 牧师 (mù shī), the usual word for a Protestant minister.
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