Definition

1. Noun:
   • Pedagogue, educator (archaic/formal): "Nhà mô phạm" refers to a teacher or educator, especially one who is seen as a model of proper conduct, knowledge, and teaching methods. The term carries a formal and somewhat old-fashioned connotation, emphasizing the teacher's role as a moral and intellectual exemplar.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy được kính trọng như một nhà mô phạm mẫu mực của thế hệ trước. (He is respected as a model pedagogue of the previous generation.)
  • Phong cách của một nhà mô phạm thường rất nghiêm túc và chuẩn mực. (The style of a pedagogue is often very serious and standard.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "nhà mô phạm" is rarely used in contemporary everyday language. It is considered archaic (cũ) and is more likely found in historical, literary, or formal contexts discussing traditional education or idealized teacher figures.
• It can imply a certain strictness or adherence to formal rules and high standards, not just the act of teaching.

Variants and Related Words

• Giáo viên (n): Teacher. This is the standard, modern, and neutral term for a teacher at any level.
• Nhà giáo (n): Educator. A respectful and formal term for a teacher, often used in official or honorific contexts (e.g., Nhà giáo Nhân dân - People's Teacher).
• Thầy/Cô giáo (n): Teacher. Common and respectful terms used to address or refer to teachers directly.

Synonyms

• Thầy giáo: (Male) teacher.
• Cô giáo: (Female) teacher.
• Giảng viên: Lecturer, instructor (typically at college/university level).

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Tấm gương nhà mô phạm: A model/paragon of a pedagogue. This phrase highlights the ideal of a teacher as a perfect example to follow.
  • Người thầy ấy thực sự là một tấm gương nhà mô phạm. (That teacher is truly a model pedagogue.)

1. (cũ) Teacher