ái hữu

Thân thiện

Hội ái hữu của các giáo viên tổ chức một buổi gặp mặt thân mật.

Definition

Noun: 1. Friendly society, benevolent association: A formal organization, often of people sharing a common profession, background, or interest, established for the primary purpose of providing mutual aid, support, and fellowship to its members. 2. Guild, fraternal organization: An association, particularly in historical or trade contexts, formed to protect the mutual interests and welfare of its members.

Usage Examples

• (The alumni friendly society of that school is very active.)
• (Craftsmen in the old days often formed guilds.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "hội ái hữu" is a very common and complete phrase meaning "friendly society" or "mutual aid association." The word "ái hữu" itself is often understood within this compound.
• This word carries a formal and somewhat traditional tone, often associated with organized, official groups rather than informal circles of friends.

Variants and Related Words

• Hội ái hữu (n): The full and most common term for a friendly society or mutual aid association.
• Hội tương tế (n): Mutual aid association; emphasizes the material and financial support aspect.
• Hội đoàn (n): Association, society; a broader, more general term.

Synonyms

• Friendly society
• Benevolent association
• Mutual aid society
• Guild (in a professional/trade context)
• Fraternity / Fraternal organization

Related Concepts

• Đoàn thể (n): Mass organization, collective.
• Tương thân tương ái (idiom): The principle of "mutual affection and support," which is the core philosophy behind an organization.

Học thuật

noun

1. Friendly society, guild