thông bạch
Definition
- Noun:
- A Buddhist communiqué: A formal written announcement or proclamation issued by a Buddhist organization, such as a temple, monastic order, or Buddhist association, to disseminate information to the Buddhist community or the public. It often concerns religious events, doctrinal positions, or official statements.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chùa đã phát hành một thông bạch về lễ Vesak. (The pagoda issued a Buddhist communiqué about the Vesak ceremony.)
- Thông bạch của Giáo hội được gửi đến tất cả các tự viện. (The communiqué from the Buddhist Sangha was sent to all monasteries.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to Buddhist administrative and religious communication. It carries a formal and respectful tone, distinguishing it from a secular announcement ("thông báo").
Variants and Related Words
- Thông báo (n): A general announcement or notice, not specific to a religious context.
- Thông điệp (n): A message or communiqué, often with a broader or more profound implication.
Synonyms
- Communiqué: An official announcement or bulletin.
- Proclamation: A public or official announcement.
- Edict: An official order or proclamation issued by an authority (in this context, a religious authority).
Related Terms
- Phật giáo (n): Buddhism. A thông bạch is inherently related to Buddhist affairs.
- Tự viện (n): Temple or monastery. A common issuer or recipient of a thông bạch.