Saint
Quick Translations
- 圣人
- 圣徒
Definitions
Definition
A person recognized as holy or virtuous and regarded in Christian faith as being in heaven after death.
In ZH
在基督教信仰中，被认为是神圣或有德行的人，在死后被认为在天堂中的人。
Examples
- Many people pray to their patron saint for guidance.
- Saint Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment.
- In the Catholic Church, saints are often celebrated on specific feast days.
Cultural Notes
In many Christian traditions, saints are venerated and can be invoked in prayers. Each saint may have specific attributes and is often associated with particular causes or groups.
Definition
A very virtuous, kind, or patient person; someone who shows great moral integrity or selflessness.
In ZH
一个非常有美德、善良或有耐心的人；表现出伟大道德操守或无私自我的人。
Examples
- She’s such a saint for taking care of her sick neighbor every day.
- He acted like a saint by volunteering his time to help the homeless.
- It takes a saint to forgive someone who has hurt you deeply.
Cultural Notes
This usage is often more informal and can be used in both serious and sarcastic contexts.
Definition
To officially declare someone to be a saint, typically in a religious ceremony.
In ZH
在宗教仪式中，正式宣布某人成为圣人。
Examples
- The church plans to saint several individuals who have shown extraordinary faith.
- After years of investigation, she was finally sainted by the pope.
- Many people celebrate the day when their favorite local hero was sainted.
Cultural Notes
This is usually a formal process in the Catholic and Orthodox churches, involving verification of miracles attributed to the person.