bà phước

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The Vietnamese word "bà phước" is a noun that translates to "sister," specifically referring to a "sister of charity" or a "Catholic nun" in English. This term is commonly used in Vietnam to describe women who have dedicated their lives to religious service, often within the Catholic Church.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "bà phước" when you want to refer to a nun or a religious sister in a respectful manner.
• The term can be used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing religious practices or the roles of nuns in the community.

Example:

• "Bà phước thường giúp đỡ người nghèo trong làng." (The nun often helps the poor in the village.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, "bà phước" can be used when discussing the contributions of nuns to education, healthcare, or social work. For example, you might say:
  • "Các bà phước đã thành lập nhiều trường học cho trẻ em nghèo." (The sisters have established many schools for poor children.)

Word Variants:

• "Sister" (in English) can be used interchangeably with "bà phước" when speaking about a nun.
• In Vietnamese, you might also encounter "sơ," which is another term for "nun" but is often used more informally.

Different Meanings:

• While "bà phước" primarily refers to a Catholic nun, in some contexts, it could also refer more broadly to any woman in a religious order, not necessarily confined to Catholicism.

Synonyms:

• "Sơ" (sister) - a more informal term for a nun.
• "Nữ tu" - another term for a female religious member, often used in a more general sense.

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noun

1. Sister, sister of charity, catholic nun