lĩnh giáo
Definition
- Verb:
- To receive instruction: To humbly accept advice, teaching, or guidance from someone else, often someone more senior or experienced. It implies a respectful and receptive attitude from the learner.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Xin được lĩnh giáo ý kiến của giáo sư. (I humbly request to receive the professor's instruction.)
- Tôi đã đến lĩnh giáo những lời chỉ bảo của người đi trước. (I went to receive the guidance from my predecessors.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and carries a strong connotation of humility and respect. It is often used in written or formal spoken contexts when addressing mentors, elders, or experts.
Variants and Related Words
- Thỉnh giáo (v): to consult, to ask for advice. While similar, "thỉnh giáo" focuses more on the act of asking, whereas "lĩnh giáo" focuses on the act of receiving.
- Anh ấy đi thỉnh giáo chuyên gia. (He went to consult an expert.)
Synonyms
- To receive guidance: To accept advice or direction.
- To heed advice: To pay attention to and accept counsel.
Related Idioms
- Lĩnh giáo cao minh: To receive wise and profound instruction.
- Rất hân hạnh được lĩnh giáo cao minh của ngài. (It is a great honor to receive your wise instruction.)