Definition

1. Verb:
   • To consult, to seek advice: The primary meaning of "thỉnh giáo" is to formally or respectfully ask for guidance, instruction, or wisdom from someone considered more knowledgeable or experienced, such as a teacher, elder, or expert.
   • To request teachings: It implies a humble request for instruction, often in a specific field or on a particular matter.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tôi muốn thỉnh giáo giáo sư về vấn đề này. (I want to consult the professor about this issue.)
  • Anh ấy đến thỉnh giáo các vị cao niên trong làng. (He went to seek advice from the village elders.)
  • Chúng tôi cần thỉnh giáo chuyên gia trước khi ra quyết định. (We need to consult an expert before making a decision.)

Advanced Usage

• "thỉnh giáo ý kiến": to solicit opinions, to consult for an opinion.
  • Công ty thỉnh giáo ý kiến từ các cố vấn hàng đầu. (The company solicited opinions from top advisors.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tham khảo (v): to refer to, to consult (a source like a book or document). This is less formal and interpersonal than "thỉnh giáo".
• Xin chỉ bảo (v): to ask for guidance. A more colloquial phrase with a similar respectful tone.
• Hỏi ý kiến (v): to ask for an opinion. A general and common phrase.

Synonyms

• Consult: to seek information or advice from someone.
• Seek advice: to ask for guidance.
• Solicit guidance: to formally request direction or instruction.

Related Idioms

Note: "Thỉnh giáo" itself is a formal term and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is direct and respectful.

verb

1. to consult, to request advice from