sùng đạo
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Definition
- 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).