ven

IPA/vˈɛn/
IPA/vˈɛn/

ven — 縮寫

1. a written title placed before the name of a senior church official in the Church

1.縮寫C2
釋義

可敬者；尊者

對教會高階神職人員的書面尊稱縮寫

a written title placed before the name of a senior church official in the Church of England, or before the name of a person the Roman Catholic Church has recognized for living an especially holy life

例句

The parish welcomed Ven. Esteban Reyes as their new archdeacon last Sunday.

上週日，教區歡迎可敬者 Esteban Reyes 成為新任會吏總。

title + full name pattern: Ven. [First Last]

Ven. Nia Okonkwo spoke about forgiveness during the morning sermon.

Ven. Nia Okonkwo 在晨間講道中談論了寬恕的主題。

用法筆記

Always a written abbreviation; never spoken as a word. Placed before the person's full name — not the surname alone. Used almost exclusively in Anglican and Roman Catholic church documents, plaques, and formal announcements.

常見錯誤

❌Ven. Smith gave a moving speech at the ceremony.
✅Ven. Harold Smith gave a moving speech at the ceremony.
💡the title Ven. is nearly always followed by the person's full name, not just the surname.