执事 — meaning in English
zhí shì
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English meaning
- deacon noun A church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
Senses
执事 is used for these senses in English:
- deacon (early, _, Christianity) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
deacon — full definition
- noun A church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
- verb To lead a hymn by reciting each line just before the congregation sings it.