sùng

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The Vietnamese word "sùng" is a verb that means "to revere" or "to believe in." It is often used in contexts where someone shows deep respect or devotion towards a person, idea, or religious belief.

Usage Instructions:

• "Sùng" can be used when talking about someone who worships a deity, follows a philosophy, or admires a leader.
• It can also express a strong belief in certain values or principles.

Examples:

1. Religious Context: "Người ta thường sùng kính các vị thánh." (People often revere the saints.)
2. Philosophical Context: "Anh ấy sùng bái triết lý về hòa bình." (He reveres the philosophy of peace.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "sùng" can be used to discuss the intensity of belief or devotion. For instance: - "Trong cộng đồng này, nhiều người sùng kính truyền thống tổ tiên." (In this community, many people revere their ancestral traditions.)

Word Variants:

• Sùng bái: A compound verb, meaning "to worship" or "to idolize." It emphasizes a higher degree of reverence.
  • Example: "Họ sùng bái thần linh." (They worship the deities.)

Different Meanings:

• While "sùng" primarily means to revere or believe in, it can also imply a level of fanaticism when taken to an extreme, such as being overly devoted to a particular ideology or person.

Synonyms:

• Tôn kính: To honor or respect.
• Thờ phụng: To worship (often used in a religious context).
• Coi trọng: To value or regard highly.

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verb

1. to revere, to believe in