tín nữ
Definition
- Noun:
- Female believer / Female devotee: A woman who has faith in and follows a specific religion, doctrine, or spiritual leader. This term emphasizes her active faith and religious adherence.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy là một tín nữ ngoan đạo. (She is a devout female believer.)
- Nhiều tín nữ đã đến chùa để cầu nguyện. (Many female devotees came to the temple to pray.)
- Vị sư được các tín nữ kính trọng. (The monk is respected by his female followers.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in the context of organized religions like Buddhism, Christianity, or Cao Dai to specifically denote a female member of the faithful, distinguishing her from a male believer ().
- It can sometimes carry a connotation of deep, active commitment beyond just casual belief.
Variants and Related Words
- Tín đồ (n): Believer, follower, adherent (a gender-neutral term for a follower of a religion or doctrine).
- Các tín đồ tụ tập tại nhà thờ. (The believers gathered at the church.)
- Tín nam (n): Male believer / Male devotee.
- Cả tín nam lẫn tín nữ đều tham dự buổi lễ. (Both male and female devotees attended the ceremony.)
Synonyms
- Female follower: A woman who supports a particular religion or leader.
- Devotee: A person who is very loyal to a religion or activity.
- Believer: A person who believes in a particular religion.
Related Concepts
- Tôn giáo (n): Religion.
- Đức tin (n): Faith, belief.
- Sùng đạo (adj): Devout, pious.