Definition

1. Noun:
   • Guiding principle; core tenet: The fundamental rule, belief, or purpose that an organization, group, or publication is founded upon and uses to direct its activities and decisions.
   • Credo; motto: A formal statement of the central aims and values that define an entity's character and mission.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tờ báo này luôn trung thành với tôn chỉ của mình. (This newspaper always remains faithful to its guiding principles.)
  • Tôn chỉ của hiệp hội là thúc đẩy giáo dục cộng đồng. (The association's core tenet is to promote community education.)
  • Mọi hoạt động của công ty đều phải phù hợp với tôn chỉ đã đề ra. (All of the company's activities must align with its stated principles.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "tôn chỉ" carries a formal and somewhat solemn tone, often used in the context of established institutions, political parties, professional associations, or media outlets. It implies a foundational and enduring set of ideals rather than temporary rules.

Variants and Related Words

• Nguyên tắc (n): A principle or rule. This is a more general and commonly used term than "tôn chỉ", applicable to both personal and organizational contexts.
• Mục đích (n): Purpose or aim. This focuses more on the end goal rather than the guiding beliefs.
• Phương châm (n): Guiding motto or slogan. It can be similar to "tôn chỉ" but may be shorter and used more as a rallying cry.

Synonyms

• Principle: A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
• Tenet: A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.
• Credo: A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
• Doctrine: A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a group, often with a stronger ideological connotation than "tôn chỉ".

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Giữ vững tôn chỉ: To uphold/adhere firmly to one's principles.
  • Dù khó khăn, chúng tôi vẫn giữ vững tôn chỉ. (Despite difficulties, we still firmly uphold our principles.)
• Đi ngược lại tôn chỉ: To go against/contravene the core principles.
  • Hành động đó đi ngược lại tôn chỉ của tổ chức. (That action goes against the organization's core principles.)

noun

1. guideline, principle