Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • God (in Christianity): "Thiên Chúa" is the Vietnamese term for the supreme being, the creator and ruler of the universe, as understood in the Christian faith. It is the direct translation for "God" in a Christian context.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Người theo đạo Thiên Chúa tin vào Thiên Chúa. (Followers of Christianity believe in God.)
  • Tình yêu của Thiên Chúa là vĩnh cửu. (The love of God is eternal.)
  • Họ cầu nguyện với Thiên Chúa mỗi ngày. (They pray to God every day.)

Advanced Usage

• "Đức Thiên Chúa": This is a more formal and reverential form, often translated as "the Lord God" or "God Almighty," adding a layer of respect and majesty.
  • Họ tạ ơn Đức Thiên Chúa. (They give thanks to the Lord God.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thiên Chúa giáo (noun): Christianity. This is the compound term for the religion itself.

  • Ông ấy theo Thiên Chúa giáo. (He follows Christianity.)

• Chúa (noun): Lord. This is a shorter, common form used in prayer and religious context, often referring to Jesus Christ ("Chúa Giê-su") or used similarly to "Lord."

  • Lạy Chúa, xin thương xót chúng con. (Lord, have mercy on us.)

Synonyms

• Chúa Trời (noun): God, Lord of Heaven. This is a near-synonymous term, also meaning God, with a slightly more literal emphasis on "Heavenly Lord."
• Đấng Tạo Hóa (noun): The Creator. This term emphasizes God's role as the creator of all things.

Related Phrases

• Đạo Thiên Chúa (noun phrase): The religion of Christianity. This phrase means "the way of God" and is synonymous with "Thiên Chúa giáo."
  • Đạo Thiên Chúa có nhiều tín đồ trên thế giới. (Christianity has many followers in the world.)

noun

1. God