tôn sư
Definition
- Noun (Respectful):
- Venerated teacher: A term of deep respect and honor used to address or refer to one's own teacher, emphasizing the high esteem in which the teacher is held. It carries a formal and traditional connotation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhân ngày Nhà giáo, chúng em kính chúc các tôn sư mạnh khỏe. (On Teachers' Day, we respectfully wish our venerated teachers good health.)
- Tôn sư trọng đạo là truyền thống tốt đẹp. (Honoring the teacher and revering their teachings is a beautiful tradition.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase "tôn sư trọng đạo" is a core cultural idiom meaning "to honor the teacher and revere their teachings." It represents a fundamental principle in Vietnamese Confucian-based culture regarding respect for educators and the value of learning.
- Dân tộc ta luôn giữ gìn đạo lý tôn sư trọng đạo. (Our people always uphold the principle of honoring teachers and revering their teachings.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sư phụ (n): Master (often used for martial arts or specialized skill teachers, with a sense of discipleship).
- Giáo viên (n): Teacher (modern, general, and neutral term).
- Thầy giáo (n): Male teacher (common, respectful address).
- Cô giáo (n): Female teacher (common, respectful address).
Synonyms
- Respected teacher: A teacher who is held in high regard.
- Venerated master: A teacher or master who is accorded great respect and honor.
- Honored instructor: An instructor who is shown formal respect.
Related Idioms
- Tôn sư trọng đạo: To honor the teacher and revere their teachings. This is the most important and common phrase containing "tôn sư."
- Phong trào tôn sư trọng đạo ngày càng được phát huy. (The movement to honor teachers and revere their teachings is increasingly promoted.)