sùng đạo

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The Vietnamese word "sùng đạo" is an adjective that means "devout" or "religious." It describes someone who is very dedicated to their faith and practices their religion sincerely.

Basic Understanding

• Meaning: When we say someone is "sùng đạo," it means they are deeply committed to their religious beliefs and often participate in religious activities or rituals.

Usage Instructions

• You can use "sùng đạo" to describe a person, a family, or a community that shows strong religious beliefs.
• It usually carries a positive connotation, implying respect for one’s faith.

Examples

1. Basic Example:

   • "Ông ấy là một người sùng đạo." (He is a devout man.)

2. In Context:

   • "Gia đình họ rất sùng đạo, mỗi tuần đều đi nhà thờ." (Their family is very devout; they go to church every week.)

Advanced Usage

• "Sùng đạo" can also be used in discussions about the influence of religion in someone’s life or how it shapes their values and actions.
• Example: "Trong xã hội này, những người sùng đạo thường được kính trọng." (In this society, devout people are often respected.)

Word Variants

• There are no direct variants of "sùng đạo," but related terms might include "tín ngưỡng" (belief) and "tôn giáo" (religion).

Different Meanings

• While "sùng đạo" primarily refers to someone who is devout, in some contexts, it can imply a level of fervor or intensity in one’s religious practices. However, it does not usually have a negative connotation, unlike similar terms in other cultures that might imply extremism.

Synonyms

• Some synonyms for "sùng đạo" include:
  • "tôn thờ" (to worship)
  • "mộ đạo" (devoted to religion, used less commonly)

Academic

adj

1. devout, religious