tonsure

US /ˈtɑːn.ʃɚ/
UK /ˈtɑːn.ʃɚ/
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剃发, 僧侣剃发

a part of a monk's or priest's head left bare on top by shaving off the hair

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The monk's tonsure was a symbol of his devotion.
僧侣的剃发是其虔诚的象征。
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He received the tonsure as a sign of entering the monastic life.
他接受了剃发，作为进入修道生活的标志。
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剃发, 剃度

to shave the crown of (a monk's or priest's head) as a sign of religious devotion or humility

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The abbot will tonsure the new novices next week.
方丈下周将为新修道士剃发。
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Historically, monks were tonsured upon entering the order.
历史上，僧侣在进入修道院时会剃发。
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