giáo

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The Vietnamese word "giáo" has a couple of meanings, primarily as a noun and a verb. Let's break it down:

Advanced Usage:

• You can combine "giáo" with other words to create phrases. For example:
  • "Giáo viên" (teacher) - a person who teaches.
  • "Giáo dục" (education) - the process of educating or being educated.

Word Variants:

• Giáo viên: teacher
• Giáo dục: education
• Giáo sư: professor (an advanced teacher, usually at a university)

Different Meanings:

• In a different context, "giáo" can refer to a "religious teacher" or "priest" in some situations, especially in discussions about religion.

Synonyms:

• For "to teach":
  • Dạy: This is another common word used for teaching.
• For "spear/lance":
  • Mũi giáo: another term specifically referring to the tip of a spear.

Academic

noun

1. lance; spear

verb

1. to teach; to educate