thầy học
Definition
- Noun:
- Teacher, Master: A person whose occupation is to instruct students, especially in a school or formal educational setting. This term conveys respect and is often used for male teachers or as a general, formal term for an educator.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thầy học đó rất được học sinh kính trọng. (That teacher is highly respected by his students.)
- Chúng tôi luôn nhớ ơn các thầy học cũ. (We are always grateful to our old teachers.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thầy học" is somewhat formal and traditional. In modern, everyday conversation, "thầy giáo" (for male teachers) or simply "thầy" (as a title or direct address) is more commonly used.
- Con chào thầy ạ! (Hello, teacher!)
Variants and Related Words
Thầy giáo (n): (Male) teacher. The standard modern term.
- Thầy giáo dạy Toán của tôi rất nghiêm khắc. (My Math teacher is very strict.)
Giáo viên (n): Teacher, educator. A neutral, professional term applicable to all genders.
- Nhà trường cần tuyển thêm giáo viên. (The school needs to recruit more teachers.)
Synonyms
- Instructor: A person who teaches something.
- Educator: A professional who provides instruction or education.
- Master: An expert or teacher in a particular skill or field (archaic or formal context).
Related Idioms
- Không thầy đố mày làm nên: Literally "Without a teacher, you cannot succeed." An idiom emphasizing the indispensable role of a teacher in one's education and success.
- Anh ấy luôn tâm niệm câu "không thầy đố mày làm nên". (He always believes in the saying "without a teacher, you cannot succeed.")