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    Referring to a 'pastor' or 'minister' with 牧师 (mùshī)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    牧师 + Verb

    Explanation

    牧师 (mùshī) means "pastor," "minister," or "clergyman" and refers to a Christian religious leader. It combines 牧 (to shepherd) and 师 (teacher/master). It is the standard term used in Chinese for Protestant clergy and appears in both religious and general contexts.

    Examples

    • 教堂的牧师每个周日都会讲道。

      jiàotáng de mùshī měi gè zhōurì dōu huì jiǎngdào.

      The church pastor preaches every Sunday.

    • 他从小就想当牧师，帮助更多的人。

      tā cóngxiǎo jiù xiǎng dāng mùshī, bāngzhù gèng duō de rén.

      He has wanted to become a pastor since he was young, to help more people.

    • 牧师为这对新人主持了婚礼。

      mùshī wèi zhè duì xīnrén zhǔchí le hūnlǐ.

      The pastor officiated the wedding for the newlyweds.

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