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Chinese
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God; unusual; mysterious God; unusual; mysterious; soul; spirit; divine essence; lively; spiritual being |
father
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simp. and trad.
(神父)
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神
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父
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Pronunciation
Noun
神父
- (Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy) father; priest
Usage notes
This term is used by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians as a term of address for priests. Priests in Anglican churches are usually called 牧師／牧师 (mùshī), which is a term that Protestants in general use for ordained pastors.
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Japanese
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| 神父 (kyūjitai)
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Pronunciation
- Homophones: 新婦 (bride), 新譜 (new release (of music))
Noun
神父 • (shinpu)
- (Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy) a father, a priest
References
Korean
Noun
神父 • (sinbu) (hangeul 신부)
- hanja form? of 신부 (“a father, a priest”)