Definition

1. Noun:
   • Brahman: A member of the highest Hindu caste, traditionally priests and scholars.
   • Brahmanism: An early stage of Hinduism, characterized by the dominance of the priestly class (Brahmans) and the importance of Vedic ritual.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Brahman):

  • Ông ấy là một bà la môn. (He is a Brahman.)
  • Gia đình bà la môn đó rất uyên bác. (That Brahman family is very learned.)

• Noun (Brahmanism):

  • Đạo Bà la môn có ảnh hưởng lớn đến văn hóa Ấn Độ. (Brahmanism had a great influence on Indian culture.)
  • Nghi lễ trong Đạo Bà la môn rất phức tạp. (The rituals in Brahmanism are very complex.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in historical or religious contexts to discuss the social and religious systems of ancient India.
• Often appears in academic texts about Hinduism, Indian history, or comparative religion.

Variants and Related Words

• Bà la môn giáo: Brahmanism (the religion).
• Đẳng cấp bà la môn: The Brahman caste.

Synonyms

• Giáo sĩ Bà la môn: Brahman priest.
• Tăng lữ Bà la môn: Brahman clergy.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the priestly class in the traditional Hindu varna (caste) system.
• When capitalized and used as "Đạo Bà la môn," it refers to the religious tradition that preceded classical Hinduism.
• It is a proper noun and is often not translated when used in English texts about India (e.g., "the Brahman class").

1. (tôn giáo) Brahman
   • Đạo Bà la môn
     Brahmanism