Definition

1. Noun (Respectful):
   • Venerated teacher: A term of deep respect and honor used to address or refer to one's own teacher, emphasizing the high esteem in which the teacher is held. It carries a formal and traditional connotation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhân ngày Nhà giáo, chúng em kính chúc các tôn sư mạnh khỏe. (On Teachers' Day, we respectfully wish our venerated teachers good health.)
  • Tôn sư trọng đạo là truyền thống tốt đẹp. (Honoring the teacher and revering their teachings is a beautiful tradition.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase "tôn sư trọng đạo" is a core cultural idiom meaning "to honor the teacher and revere their teachings." It represents a fundamental principle in Vietnamese Confucian-based culture regarding respect for educators and the value of learning.
  • Dân tộc ta luôn giữ gìn đạo lý tôn sư trọng đạo. (Our people always uphold the principle of honoring teachers and revering their teachings.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sư phụ (n): Master (often used for martial arts or specialized skill teachers, with a sense of discipleship).
• Giáo viên (n): Teacher (modern, general, and neutral term).
• Thầy giáo (n): Male teacher (common, respectful address).
• Cô giáo (n): Female teacher (common, respectful address).

Synonyms

• Respected teacher: A teacher who is held in high regard.
• Venerated master: A teacher or master who is accorded great respect and honor.
• Honored instructor: An instructor who is shown formal respect.

Related Idioms

• Tôn sư trọng đạo: To honor the teacher and revere their teachings. This is the most important and common phrase containing "tôn sư."
  • Phong trào tôn sư trọng đạo ngày càng được phát huy. (The movement to honor teachers and revere their teachings is increasingly promoted.)