Definition

1. Noun:
   • A nun, a sister: "bà xờ" is a regional term used to refer to a Catholic nun or sister, similar to the more standard term "bà phước". It denotes a woman who has taken religious vows in the Catholic faith.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Các bà xờ ở nhà thờ rất tốt bụng. (The nuns at the church are very kind.)
  • Bà tôi thường giúp đỡ các bà xờ trong làng. (My grandmother often helps the sisters in the village.)

Advanced Usage

• "Các bà xờ": This plural form is commonly used to refer to a group of nuns.
  • Các bà xờ đang dạy học ở trường tiểu học. (The nuns are teaching at the elementary school.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bà phước (n): The more standard and widely used term for a Catholic nun.

  • Mẹ tôi quen một bà phước ở nhà thờ chính tòa. (My mother knows a nun at the cathedral.)

• Nữ tu (n): A formal, general term for a female religious member (nun, sister).

  • Cô ấy muốn trở thành một nữ tu. (She wants to become a nun.)

Synonyms

• Nữ tu sĩ: Female religious member.
• Soeur: (From French) Sister, nun.

Notes on Usage

• Regional Term: "Bà xờ" is considered a local, colloquial term primarily used in certain regions of Vietnam. In formal writing or national communication, "bà phước" or "nữ tu" is preferred.
• Respectful Term: Like "bà phước", this term carries a connotation of respect for the religious figure.

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