chùa

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The Vietnamese word "chùa" is a noun that translates to "pagoda" or "temple" in English. It refers to a Buddhist place of worship where people gather for religious ceremonies, meditation, and community activities. Pagodas can be found throughout Vietnam and are often beautifully decorated with intricate designs and statues.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "chùa" when you want to talk about a specific temple or pagoda in Vietnam.
• It can also be used in expressions or phrases to describe a quiet or empty place, often in a metaphorical sense.

Example Sentences:

1. Chúng ta sẽ đi thăm chùa vào cuối tuần này.

   • (We will visit the pagoda this weekend.)

2. Chùa này rất nổi tiếng vì có bức tượng Phật lớn.

   • (This pagoda is very famous for its large Buddha statue.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "chùa" can be used in idiomatic expressions: - Vắng như chùa Bà Đanh – This phrase means "deserted" or "very empty," likening a place to a temple that sees few visitors, emphasizing its lack of life or activity.

Word Variants:

• Chùa chiền: Refers to temples or pagodas collectively.
• Chùa tháp: Specifically refers to pagodas, often with multiple levels.

Different Meanings:

While "chùa" primarily refers to a temple or pagoda, it can also carry cultural and emotional connotations, symbolizing peace, spirituality, and community. In different contexts, it can describe a state of being quiet or serene, much like the atmosphere found in a temple.

Synonyms:

• Đền: This word means "shrine" or “temple” but is often used for places of worship dedicated specifically to deities other than Buddha.
• Tự: A term that can also mean "temple," typically used in Buddhist contexts.

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noun

1. Pagoda
   • chùa nát bụt vàng, chùa rách bụt vàng
     a golden Buddha in a dilapidated pagoda
   • vắng như chùa bà Đanh
     unpopulated like the desert