tu kín
Definition
Noun:
- A cloistered monk or nun: A person of the Catholic faith who has taken religious vows and lives a life of prayer and work within the confines of a monastery or convent, strictly separated from the outside world.
- A member of a contemplative order: A religious person belonging to an order dedicated primarily to prayer and meditation within an enclosed community.
Adjective (attributive use):
- Pertaining to cloistered religious life: Describes a life, practice, or place characterized by strict seclusion from secular society for religious purposes.
- Example: đời sống tu kín (a cloistered life).
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Cô ấy đã trở thành một nữ tu kín sau nhiều năm suy ngẫm. (She became a cloistered nun after many years of reflection.)
- Nhà tu kín này nổi tiếng với sự im lặng và cầu nguyện. (This cloistered convent is famous for its silence and prayer.)
Adjective:
- Họ sống một cuộc sống tu kín, hiếm khi rời khỏi tu viện. (They live a cloistered life, rarely leaving the monastery.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tu kín" strongly emphasizes the aspect of and . It is more specific than the general term (religious clergy), as it explicitly denotes separation from the world.
Variants and Related Words
Nhà tu kín (n): A cloister; a monastery or convent where cloistered religious live.
- Nhà tu kín nằm trên ngọn đồi yên tĩnh. (The cloister is situated on a quiet hill.)
Đan sĩ (n): A monk or nun, often used in the context of contemplative or monastic orders, similar in meaning to "tu kín".
Synonyms
- Cloistered religious: A person living in religious seclusion.
- Contemplative monk/nun: A religious person focused on prayer and meditation within an enclosed community.
- Enclosed religious: Emphasizes the aspect of being shut off from the outside world.
Related Concepts
- Cloister: The enclosed part of a monastery or convent; also refers to the life lived there.
- Contemplative Order: A religious order dedicated to a life of prayer and seclusion, such as the Trappists or Carmelites.