sư sinh
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Definition
- Noun:
- Teacher and pupil: A compound noun referring to the relationship or pair consisting of a teacher (sư) and a student (sinh). It denotes the traditional bond and connection between an educator and their disciple or student.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tình sư sinh là mối quan hệ đáng trân trọng. (The teacher-pupil relationship is a precious bond.)
- Lễ tốt nghiệp là dịp để tôn vinh sư sinh. (The graduation ceremony is an occasion to honor the teachers and students.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a formal, literary, or traditional context to evoke the depth, respect, and sentiment inherent in the educational relationship. It is less common in everyday casual speech.
- Tình sư sinh ấy đã kéo dài suốt nhiều thập kỷ. (That sentiment between teacher and pupil has lasted for many decades.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sư phụ (n): Master, teacher (often used in martial arts or skilled trade contexts).
- Đồ đệ (n): Disciple, pupil.
- Học trò (n): Student, pupil (more common and general term).
- Thầy trò (n): Teacher and student(s) (a more modern and commonly used synonym for 'sư sinh').
Synonyms
- Thầy và trò: Teacher and student(s). (This is the most direct and commonly used synonym in modern Vietnamese.)
- Quan hệ thầy trò: Teacher-student relationship.
Notes on Meaning
- Historical/Literary Connotation: "Sư sinh" carries a classical or literary nuance, often found in writings about Confucian tradition, traditional arts, or historical contexts. It emphasizes a lifelong bond of respect and loyalty.
- Specific Context: While it can refer to the pair itself, it is most powerfully used to describe the or ("tình sư sinh") between them, which is considered profound and respectful.
- Teacher and pupil