nước phép
Definition
- Noun:
- Holy water: Water that has been blessed by a priest for religious use, particularly in the Catholic Church. It is used in sacraments, blessings, and rituals.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Linh mục rảy nước phép lên các tín hữu. (The priest sprinkles holy water on the faithful.)
- Cô ấy lấy một ít nước phép ở lối vào nhà thờ. (She took some holy water at the church entrance.)
- Nước phép được dùng trong lễ rửa tội. (Holy water is used in the baptism ceremony.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to Catholic and some Christian contexts. It implies the water has been sanctified through a formal rite to become a sacramental.
Variants and Related Words
- Nước thánh (n): A synonym for "holy water." While "nước phép" is common, "nước thánh" is also widely used.
- Nước thánh có trong bình rảy ở cửa nhà thờ. (There is holy water in the aspergillum at the church door.)
Synonyms
- Holy water: Consecrated water used for religious purposes.
- Blessed water: Water that has been blessed.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "nước phép," it is conceptually linked to the phrase "nước trời" (the Kingdom of Heaven), contrasting the earthly sacramental ("nước phép") with the divine realm.