đốc tờ
Definition
Noun: * Doctor, physician (archaic): A person who is qualified to practice medicine. This is an old-fashioned Vietnamese term for a medical doctor, derived from the French word "docteur".
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông nội tôi từng là một đốc tờ nổi tiếng ở Hà Nội. (My grandfather was a famous doctor in Hanoi.)
- Trong các tiểu thuyết xưa, nhân vật đốc tờ thường được miêu tả rất đáng kính. (In old novels, the character of the doctor is often described as very respectable.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đốc tờ" is now considered archaic and is rarely used in modern, everyday Vietnamese. It primarily appears in historical contexts, literature set in the past, or when referring to figures from the French colonial period or earlier.
- It carries a connotation of formality and the specific social status of Western-trained physicians during the colonial era.
Variants and Related Words
- Bác sĩ (n): Doctor, physician. This is the standard, modern term for a medical doctor.
- Thầy thuốc (n): Physician, medical practitioner. A more traditional and respectful term, often used in formal or literary contexts.
- Lương y (n): A virtuous and skilled physician. This term emphasizes medical ethics and skill.
Synonyms
- Bác sĩ: Doctor.
- Thầy thuốc: Physician.
Notes on Meaning
- The word "đốc tờ" specifically refers to a medical doctor (an M.D.). It is not used for individuals with doctoral degrees (Ph.D.) in other fields. The modern term for a Ph.D. is "tiến sĩ".
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(từ cũ) Medical doctor
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