🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

牧师

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mùshī

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pastor/ˈpæs.tər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"牧师为教会提供了精神上的指导。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A clergyman or priest in certain branches of the Christian church.

    "The pastor delivered an inspiring sermon that resonated with the congregation."
  2. 2

    A person who gives spiritual care and guidance to a community.

    "She sought advice from her pastor during a difficult time in her life."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'pastor' originates from the Latin 'pastor', meaning 'shepherd'. It was adopted into Middle English in the 14th century, primarily in a religious context, referring to a clergyman who provides spiritual guidance, akin to a shepherd tending to their flock.

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