cha cố
Definition
- Noun:
- Clergyman, Priest: A title and term of address for a Catholic priest, equivalent to "Father" in English. It denotes a man ordained for religious duties in the Catholic Church.
- Clergy (collective): Used in the plural form ("các cha cố") to refer to clergymen or the clergy as a group.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cha cố đang giảng đạo trong nhà thờ. (The priest is preaching in the church.)
- Các cha cố trong giáo phận rất được kính trọng. (The clergymen in the diocese are highly respected.)
- Gia đình tôi thường xin lời khuyên của cha cố. (My family often asks for the priest's advice.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cha cố" carries a formal and respectful tone, specific to the Catholic context in Vietnam. It is not typically used for Protestant pastors or ministers of other religions.
Variants and Related Words
- Linh mục (n): Priest. This is the more standard, formal term for a Catholic priest. "Cha cố" is a common, respectful form of address and reference.
- Giáo sĩ (n): Clergyman, cleric. A more general term for clergy across different Christian denominations.
- Mục sư (n): Pastor, minister. Used specifically for Protestant clergy.
Synonyms
- Priest: A person ordained to perform religious rituals.
- Father: A title for a priest.
- Clergyman: A male member of the clergy.
Related Idioms
- Đi tu làm cha cố: To join the priesthood to become a priest.
- Anh ấy quyết định đi tu làm cha cố. (He decided to join the priesthood to become a priest.)
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