khuyên giáo

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The Vietnamese word "khuyên giáo" can be broken down into two parts: "khuyên" meaning to advise or suggest, and "giáo" meaning to teach or educate. Together, "khuyên giáo" refers to the act of guiding or advising someone, often in a religious context, especially within Buddhism.

Meaning:

In a Buddhist context, "khuyên giáo" often means the activity of monks or religious leaders who encourage people to contribute, support, or participate in religious activities, such as building a pagoda or temple.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "khuyên giáo" when discussing the actions of monks or spiritual leaders who are engaging with the community to gather support or donations for religious projects.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when talking about community service or religious functions.

Example:

• "Nhà sư đi khuyên giáo để dựng chùa."
  • Translation: "The monk made a collection for a new pagoda."

Advanced Usage:

In advanced contexts, "khuyên giáo" can also refer to the broader concept of spiritual guidance, where a monk not only seeks donations but also offers teachings and advice to help individuals grow spiritually.

Word Variants:

• "Khuyên" alone can be used in a broader sense to mean "to advise" or "to suggest" in non-religious contexts.
• "Giáo" can be used in various educational contexts, such as "giáo dục" (education) or "giáo viên" (teacher).

Different Meanings:

While "khuyên giáo" primarily pertains to Buddhist contexts, if used outside of this framework, it can imply any form of advising or guiding, although this is less common.

Academic

1. Make a collection (nói về người đạo phật)
   • Nhà sư đi khuyên giáo để dựng chùa
     The bonze made a collection for a new pagoda