sư mô
Definition
- Noun:
- A pejorative term for a Buddhist monk: "Sư mô" is a slang, derogatory term used to refer to a Buddhist monk, often implying that the monk is bad, corrupt, or unworthy of respect. It carries a negative connotation, suggesting hypocrisy or a lack of true religious devotion.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thằng sư mô đó chỉ giả vờ tu hành thôi. (That so-called monk is just pretending to be pious.)
- Đừng nghe lời mấy tay sư mô lừa đảo. (Don't listen to those fraudulent, fake monks.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is inherently negative and informal. It is used in contexts of criticism, mockery, or disdain towards a monk's character or actions, rather than as a neutral descriptor.
Variants and Related Words
- Sư (n): Monk. This is the standard, neutral term for a Buddhist monk.
- Nhà sư (n): Monk. A more formal synonym for "sư".
- Tu sĩ (n): Clergyman, religious practitioner. A general term for any religious ascetic.
Synonyms
- Tên sư hổ mang (n, idiom): Literally "cobra monk"; a very strong pejorative for a wicked or dangerous monk.
- Sư giả (n): Fake monk, impostor monk.
Related Idioms
- Áo mão không làm nên thầy tu: Literally "Robes and hats do not make a monk"; similar to the English idiom "The cowl does not make the monk," meaning appearances can be deceptive. While this idiom uses the neutral "thầy tu" (monk), it conveys a sentiment that aligns with the criticism inherent in "sư mô".
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