Definition

Noun: 1. Cross: A geometric figure or symbol consisting of two intersecting lines, typically perpendicular. Historically and culturally significant as a religious symbol, particularly in Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. 2. Crucifix: Specifically refers to a cross with a representation of the crucified Christ.

Usage Examples

• (The cross symbol is central to the Christian faith.)
• (There is a wooden cross on the altar.)
• (An ancient cross was found during the excavation.)

Advanced Usage

• "Đóng đinh câu rút": To crucify; to nail to a cross. This is a fixed historical and religious phrase describing the method of execution used in antiquity.
  • Theo Tân Ước, Chúa Giêsu đã bị đóng đinh câu rút. (According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chữ thập: This is a more general, secular term for a cross shape or a plus sign (+). It is commonly used in mathematics, maps (e.g., to mark a location), and for the Red Cross organization ().
• Thánh giá: This term specifically denotes a holy cross, emphasizing its religious sanctity. It is the preferred term in formal religious contexts.
• Trục tung và trục hoành tạo thành một hình câu rút trên biểu đồ. (The vertical and horizontal axes form a cross shape on the graph.)

Synonyms

• Thập tự: (Literally: "ten character") An older, literary synonym for "cross," often seen in classical texts or compound words like (cross).
• Hình chữ thập: Cross shape.

Notes on Meaning

The word "câu rút" is an archaic term in modern Vietnamese. Its primary contemporary use is in the fixed historical/religious phrase "đóng đinh câu rút" (to crucify). In most other contexts, especially when referring to the common symbol, the words "thánh giá" (for religious contexts) or "chữ thập" (for general/secular contexts) are used.

noun

1. Cross