mitzvah

• 犹太教用语，指上帝的诫命或犹太律法的规定，也指出于宗教义务而行的善事。

A noun from Judaism referring to a divine commandment or precept of Jewish law, as well as a good deed performed out of religious duty.

1. Religious commandmentC1formal

   A divine precept or rule of conduct prescribed by Jewish law.

   宗教诫命

   • One of the most important mitzvahs is honoring one's parents.
   • The rabbi explained the mitzvah of giving charity.
   • Observing the Sabbath is a central mitzvah in Judaism.
   • She learned about the 613 mitzvahs in her Hebrew school.

   同义词commandmentdirectivelawordinancepreceptstatute

2. Good deedB2formal

   A benevolent act performed as a religious duty or out of moral obligation.

   善行

   • Visiting the sick is considered a great mitzvah.
   • He helped the elderly woman with her groceries as a mitzvah.
   • Performing a mitzvah can bring spiritual fulfillment.
   • The community came together to fulfill the mitzvah of providing food for the needy.