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Definition
- Noun:
- Temple guardian: A man who is responsible for taking care of and overseeing worship activities at a temple.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông từ đang quét dọn sân đền. (The temple guardian is sweeping the temple courtyard.)
- Chúng tôi hỏi thăm ông từ về lịch sử của ngôi đền. (We asked the temple guardian about the history of the temple.)
Advanced Usage
- The term specifically refers to a male caretaker. The role involves duties such as maintaining the temple grounds, assisting with rituals, and often being a knowledgeable source about the temple.
Variants and Related Words
- Từ (Noun): An archaic or literary term for a temple guardian or custodian. "Ông từ" is the more common, specific form.
- Thủ từ (Noun): A synonym meaning "temple keeper" or "sacristan."
- Bà từ (Noun): The female equivalent, referring to a woman who performs similar duties at a temple.
Synonyms
- Temple keeper
- Sacristan (especially in a Buddhist context)
- Custodian (of a temple)
Notes on Meaning
- The word is a compound of "ông" (a respectful term for an elderly man or mister) and "từ" (guardian/custodian, specifically of a place of worship). It is a formal and respectful term for the position.
- It is primarily used in the context of Vietnamese folk religion, Buddhism, or other traditional places of worship like đình (communal houses) or đền (temples).
- Temple guardian