Definition

1. Verb (archaic):
   • To hold in high esteem; to revere; to venerate: To have a profound respect and admiration for someone or something, often with a sense of devotion. This term carries a formal, somewhat old-fashioned tone.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nhân dân sùng mộ vị anh hùng dân tộc. (The people revered the national hero.)
  • Ông ấy sùng mộ đạo Phật. (He holds Buddhism in high esteem.)
  • Giới trí thức thời đó sùng mộ tư tưởng mới. (The intellectuals of that time venerated new ideas.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "sùng mộ" is primarily found in historical, literary, or formal contexts. It describes a deep, respectful admiration, stronger than simple liking ("thích") and often associated with ideals, figures of authority, or spiritual beliefs.

Variants and Related Words

• Sùng kính (v): to worship, to revere (often used in religious contexts).
  • Họ sùng kính các vị thần. (They worship the gods.)
• Tôn sùng (v): to adore, to idolize.
  • Người hâm mộ tôn sùng thần tượng của họ. (Fans idolize their idol.)

Synonyms

• Revere: To feel deep respect or admiration.
• Venerate: To regard with great respect.
• Esteem: To hold in high regard.

Related Idioms

• While "sùng mộ" itself is not commonly part of modern idioms, the concept is related to phrases like "tôn thờ thần tượng" (to idolize).

1. (từ cũ) Hold in high esteem