tự viện
Definition
- Noun:
- A Buddhist monastery or temple complex: A place dedicated to religious practice, meditation, and residence for Buddhist monks and nuns. It encompasses the living quarters, halls for worship, and other buildings within a single compound.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các nhà sư sống và tu hành trong tự viện. (The monks live and practice in the monastery.)
- Tự viện này có kiến trúc cổ rất đẹp. (This temple complex has very beautiful ancient architecture.)
- Họ đến tự viện để tĩnh tâm. (They go to the monastery to find peace of mind.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tự viện" is a formal and classical word, often used in literary, historical, or religious contexts to refer to a significant and established Buddhist religious center, as opposed to a smaller, more common temple ().
Variants and Related Words
- Chùa (n): A pagoda or Buddhist temple. This is the more common and general word for a Buddhist place of worship.
- Thiền viện (n): A Zen monastery, specifically for Zen (Thiền) Buddhist practice.
- Tu viện (n): A monastery or convent; this term can be used in a broader religious context, including Christianity, but often refers to Buddhist residences as well.
Synonyms
- Monastery: A community of monks living under religious vows.
- Temple complex: A group of temple buildings.
- Cloister: A place of religious seclusion.
Related Idioms
- Cửa tự viện: The gate of the monastery; can symbolize entering a life of renunciation or peace.
- Anh ấy quyết định bước qua cửa tự viện. (He decided to step through the monastery gate [to become a monk].)