thiên triệu

Thiên triệu là lời mời gọi đặc biệt từ Thiên Chúa.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Divine calling / Vocation: A summons or strong inclination from a divine source, often understood as a call from God or heaven to undertake a specific religious duty, role, or way of life.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy cảm nhận được một thiên triệu để trở thành linh mục. (He felt a divine calling to become a priest.)
  • Thiên triệu của cô ấy là phụng sự người nghèo. (Her vocation is to serve the poor.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in formal, philosophical, or religious contexts to describe a profound sense of destiny or purpose attributed to a higher power.

Variants and Related Words

• Thiên chức (n): A divine duty or ordained role, often used similarly but can imply a preordained function.
• Ơn gọi (n): A common Catholic term for "vocation," emphasizing grace.

Synonyms

• Vocation: A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or duty, especially one involving dedication.
• Calling: A strong urge toward a particular way of life, often viewed as divinely inspired.
• Divine summons: A formal call issued by a divine authority.

Related Idioms

• While "thiên triệu" itself is not typically part of a common idiom, it relates to the concept of:
  • Theo tiếng gọi: To follow the call.

    • Anh ấy quyết định theo tiếng gọi thiên triệu. (He decided to follow his divine calling.)