tiên sư
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Meaning
4 senses
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Noun
Tiên sư refers to the intellectuals or the old masters from previous times.
vi Các thế hệ sau luôn ghi nhớ công ơn của các vị tiên sư.
en Future generations always remember the contributions of the old masters.
Tiên sư refers to the original founder or progenitor of a specific craft or trade.
vi Ông ấy được coi là tiên sư của nghề làm gốm trong làng.
en He is considered the craft progenitor of pottery in the village.
Interjection
This interjection is used when expressing an insult or showing strong disrespect.
vi Anh ta tức giận và thốt lên lời tiên sư.
en He got angry and shouted out an insulting term.
Proper noun
A proper name.
vi Tên "tiên sư" xuất hiện trong văn bản.
en The name "Tiên sư" appears in the text.