sau1 si6修士
Jyutpingsau1 si6
Yalesāu sih
Definition
A friar or religious brother in Catholicism, Anglicanism, and other Christian denominations.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to men who have taken religious vows but are not ordained as priests. While priests are often addressed as 神父, this term is reserved for those in a religious order who focus on community service or monastic life. It is a formal title used within Catholic and Anglican contexts.
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wai6位waihExamples
That friar is very kind, he helps people all the time.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 碩士, which refers to a Master's degree holder. The two words sound very similar to non-native speakers but have completely different meanings.
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