Definition

1. Verb (transitive):
   • To civilize; to educate and cultivate morally: The primary meaning of "giáo hoá" is the process of imparting knowledge, moral principles, and cultural norms to individuals or a group to refine their character and integrate them into a civilized society.
   • To instill and shape: This refers to the deliberate action of teaching and molding someone's thoughts, feelings, and behavior according to a desired standard or ideal.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nhiệm vụ của nhà trường là giáo hoá thế hệ trẻ. (The school's mission is to civilize the younger generation.)
  • Vai trò giáo hoá của văn học nghệ thuật là rất quan trọng. (The civilizing role of literature and art is very important.)
  • Ông ấy tin vào sức mạnh giáo hoá của âm nhạc. (He believes in the power of music to instill and shape character.)

Advanced Usage

• This term often carries a formal, historical, or literary tone. It implies a comprehensive, transformative process affecting a person's entire moral and intellectual being, not just simple instruction.
• It can be used in contexts discussing the historical mission of a state, religion, or cultural institution to uplift and refine its people.

Variants and Related Words

• Giáo dục (v/n): To educate; education. This is a more common, general, and modern term for education, lacking the specific connotation of moral and civilizational shaping inherent in "giáo hoá".
• Khai hoá (v): To enlighten; to civilize. A close synonym, often used in historical contexts about bringing civilization to a region or people.

Synonyms

• Civilize: To bring to a more advanced stage of social development.
• Edify: To instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually.
• Cultivate: To try to acquire or develop a quality, sentiment, or skill.
• Enlighten: To give greater knowledge and understanding.

Related Concepts

• Moral education: The teaching of principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong.
• Socialization: The process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.
• Acculturation: The process of cultural change and psychological change resulting from contact between cultures.

1. Instil knowledge to and shape the feelings of
   • Giáo hoá thế hệ trẻ thành những con người mới
     To instil knowledge to and shape the feelings of the younger generations and create new men
2. (từ cũ ; nghĩa cũ) Civillize