bái vật giáo

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The Vietnamese term "bái vật giáo" translates to "fetishism" in English. It refers to a belief or practice in which objects, materials, or specific things are worshipped or endowed with magical significance. This can involve an intense focus or obsession with these objects, often believing they possess special powers or influence.

Usage Instructions:

• "bái vật giáo" is used as a noun in sentences.
• It can describe both personal beliefs and cultural practices.

Example:

• "Nhiều người trong nền văn hóa này theo đuổi bái vật giáo." (Many people in this culture practice fetishism.)

Advanced Usage:

• In psychology, "bái vật giáo" may refer to a specific interest or attraction to non-human objects, often discussed in the context of sexual attraction to particular items.
• In anthropology or sociology, this term can be used to analyze cultural practices that involve the worship of objects or idols.

Word Variants:

• The term can be broken down into "bái" (to worship) and "vật" (object or thing), emphasizing the act of revering certain items.

Different Meanings:

• While typically referring to fetishism, in some contexts, "bái vật giáo" may also imply a broader reverence for nature or ancestral objects without the sexual connotation.

Synonyms:

• "Tín ngưỡng vật tổ" (animism or totemism) – this can sometimes overlap with the concept of fetishism, especially in cultural practices.
• "Tôn thờ" (to worship) can also be related, though it generally lacks the specific connotations of fetishism.

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noun

1. Fetishism