ni cô
Definition
- Noun:
- A Buddhist nun: "ni cô" specifically refers to a female Buddhist monastic, typically one who is younger or of a relatively younger age. The term denotes a woman who has renounced worldly life to follow Buddhist teachings and practices within a monastic community.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy đã trở thành một ni cô từ năm 20 tuổi. (She became a Buddhist nun at the age of 20.)
- Các ni cô trong chùa đang tụng kinh. (The Buddhist nuns in the pagoda are chanting sutras.)
- Người ta kính trọng vị ni cô đó vì sự từ bi và hiểu biết của bà. (People respect that Buddhist nun for her compassion and wisdom.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ni cô" inherently carries a nuance of youth or being younger compared to more senior nuns. A more general or formal term for a Buddhist nun is "sư cô" or "ni sư."
- It is used respectfully when referring to or addressing the person directly.
Variants and Related Words
- Sư cô (n): A more common and general term for a Buddhist nun.
- Ni sư (n): A term for a Buddhist nun, often implying a higher level of seniority or mastery.
- Ni (n): A Sino-Vietnamese root meaning "nun," used in compound terms.
- Tăng (n): A Buddhist monk (the male counterpart).
Synonyms
- Buddhist nun: The direct English translation.
- Bhikkhunī (n): The Pali term for a fully ordained female monastic in Theravada Buddhism.
- Nun: A more general English term for a woman belonging to a religious community, but "ni cô" is specifically Buddhist.
Related Phrases
- Xuất gia làm ni cô: To ordain as a Buddhist nun.
- Cô ấy quyết định xuất gia làm ni cô. (She decided to ordain as a Buddhist nun.)
- Đi tu: To enter monastic life (can be used for both monks and nuns).
- Sau một biến cố, bà ấy đã đi tu và trở thành một ni cô. (After a life event, she entered monastic life and became a Buddhist nun.)
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