muk6 si1牧師牧师
Jyutpingmuk6 si1
Yalemuhk sī
Definition
Pastor; a Protestant Christian minister who leads a congregation.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to Protestant clergy, distinguishing them from Catholic priests who are referred to as 神父. Unlike the celibate Catholic priesthood, Protestant pastors are permitted to marry and raise families. The term carries a sense of pastoral care and spiritual guidance rather than just administrative authority.
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I will go talk to the pastor tomorrow.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 牧師 with 神父, as they belong to different denominations and have different rules regarding marriage and gender. Using them interchangeably is considered incorrect in a religious context.
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