tòa giảng

Linh mục đang đứng trên tòa giảng để giảng đạo.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A pulpit: The raised platform or stand in a Christian church (especially a Catholic church) where a priest or minister stands to deliver a sermon or preach to the congregation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Linh mục bước lên tòa giảng. (The priest stepped up to the pulpit.)
  • Bài giảng từ tòa giảng hôm nay rất cảm động. (The sermon from the pulpit today was very moving.)
  • Tòa giảng thường được đặt ở vị trí cao để mọi người có thể nhìn thấy. (The pulpit is usually placed in an elevated position so everyone can see.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "tòa giảng" is specific to Christian church architecture and liturgy. It is distinct from an "bục đọc sách" (lectern), which is used for reading scriptures.

Variants and Related Words

• Bục giảng (n): A lectern or podium for speaking, used in more general, non-religious contexts like classrooms or conference halls.
  • Giáo sư đứng tại bục giảng. (The professor stood at the lectern.)

Synonyms

• Pulpit: A raised enclosed platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon.

Related Terms

• Bài giảng (n): The sermon or homily delivered from the pulpit.
• Giảng đạo (v): To preach, to deliver religious teachings.