tuyên uý
Definition
- Noun:
- Chaplain: A religious official, typically a priest, minister, or pastor, who provides spiritual care and guidance within a specific institution or organization, such as the military, a hospital, a prison, or a university.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tuyên uý quân đội thường đi cùng các binh sĩ ra chiến trường. (A military chaplain often accompanies soldiers to the battlefield.)
- Bệnh viện mới có một vị tuyên uý để hỗ trợ tinh thần cho bệnh nhân. (The hospital now has a chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients.)
Advanced Usage
- The role of a "tuyên uý" is non-combatant and focuses on pastoral care, counseling, and conducting religious services for the community they serve.
Variants and Related Words
- Tuyên uý quân đội (n): Military chaplain.
- Tuyên uý nhà tù (n): Prison chaplain.
Synonyms
- Chaplain: The direct and most accurate equivalent.
- Pastoral caregiver: Emphasizes the caregiving function.
- Religious counselor: Highlights the counseling aspect of the role.