chaplain in Chinese

chaplain in Chinese is 祭司 — chaplain means a clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.

chaplain in Chinese

祭司

noun

Pronounced: jì sī

A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

What does "chaplain" mean?

noun A clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.
"The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss."
noun A non-religious counsellor who provides similar pastoral or emotional support in a secular setting.
"Some universities now employ humanist chaplains for students who want guidance without religion."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

chaplain in a sentence

The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss.
An army chaplain travels with the troops to offer support wherever they are stationed.
Some universities now employ humanist chaplains for students who want guidance without religion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "chaplain" in Chinese?

"chaplain" in Chinese is 祭司. chaplain means: A clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.

How do you pronounce 祭司?

"chaplain" in Chinese is 祭司, pronounced "jì sī".

How do you use "chaplain" in a sentence?

Example: "The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss." In Chinese, "chaplain" is 祭司.

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