sư tân
Definition
- Noun:
- Teacher and guest: A compound term describing a person who should be treated with the dual respect owed to both a teacher and an honored guest. It signifies a very high level of reverence and courtesy.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy là bậc sư tân của gia đình chúng tôi. (He is a revered teacher-guest in our family.)
- Phải đối xử với vị giáo sư ấy như một vị sư tân. (One must treat that professor as a teacher and guest.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "sư tân" is formal and literary, often used to emphasize profound respect in ceremonial, scholarly, or highly formal contexts. It is not common in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Tôn sư trọng đạo (idiom): "Respect the teacher, honor the doctrine." A principle emphasizing reverence for teachers and their teachings.
- Truyền thống "tôn sư trọng đạo" là nét đẹp của dân tộc. (The tradition of "respecting the teacher and honoring the doctrine" is a beautiful cultural feature.)
Synonyms
- Honored mentor: A deeply respected and trusted teacher or guide.
- Venerated guest: A visitor who is accorded the highest esteem.
Related Idioms
- Kính thầy yêu bạn: "Respect the teacher, love your friends." A proverb about proper conduct in learning relationships.
- Cha mẹ dạy tôi phải "kính thầy yêu bạn". (My parents taught me to "respect the teacher and love my friends.")