Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Devout, religious: Describes a person who has deep, sincere, and fervent religious faith and strictly adheres to its practices and principles.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Bà ấy là một người sùng đạo. (She is a devout/religious person.)
  • Người dân ở đây rất sùng đạo. (The people here are very devout.)
  • Anh ấy có lòng sùng đạo sâu sắc. (He has a deep religious devotion.)

Advanced Usage

• "sùng đạo mù quáng": blindly/ fanatically devout.
  • Sùng đạo mù quáng có thể dẫn đến những hành động cực đoan. (Blind religious devotion can lead to extreme actions.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sùng bái (v/n): to worship, adoration; worship. (Note: This word has a broader meaning, often referring to worship of figures, idols, or concepts, not exclusively within organized religion.)
• Mộ đạo (adj): pious, devout. (A close synonym, often used interchangeably with "sùng đạo".)
• Tín đồ (n): believer, follower (of a religion).

Synonyms

• Mộ đạo: pious, devout.
• Ngoan đạo: pious, godly.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The word specifically describes an attitude or state of deep religious commitment. It does not refer to the religion itself.
• It carries a generally positive connotation of sincere faith. When used negatively, it is typically modified by words like "mù quáng" (blind).

adj

1. devout, religious