cầu kinh

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The Vietnamese word "cầu kinh" refers to the act of saying prayers or performing a prayer ritual. It is often used in the context of seeking blessings, guidance, or expressing gratitude to a higher power, such as God or the spirits.

Usage Instructions:

• Basic Usage: You can use "cầu kinh" when discussing religious practices or when you want to express that someone is praying.
• Example: "Mỗi buổi sáng, tôi đều cầu kinh để cầu nguyện cho gia đình mình." (Every morning, I say prayers to ask for blessings for my family.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "cầu kinh" may be used in discussions about different religious practices or the role of prayer in various cultures. It can also refer to a specific type of prayer, such as those performed in a temple or during a religious ceremony.

Word Variants:

• Cầu nguyện: This is a closely related term that also means "to pray." While "cầu kinh" can refer more to the ritualistic aspect, "cầu nguyện" is more general.
• Kinh: This word alone can refer to a religious text or scripture, especially in Buddhism, where it often means a sutra.

Different Meanings:

While "cầu kinh" primarily means "to say prayers," in certain contexts, it can also imply a deeper spiritual practice, or it might refer to specific prayers associated with certain events or needs, such as health, guidance, or peace.

Synonyms:

• Cầu nguyện: To pray.
• Xin ơn: To ask for grace or blessings.
• Thỉnh cầu: To request or beseech (often used in a more formal or respectful context).

Academic

1. To say prayers