Từ thiện

/tɨ˧ˀ˦ tiən˧ˀ˦/

charity

Họ tham gia nhiều hoạt động từ thiện.

They participate in many charitable activities.

formal

Activities or donations intended to help the poor, sick, or needy, often through organized charitable organizations.

Từ thiện là một phần quan trọng trong văn hóa Việt Nam.

Charity is an important part of Vietnamese culture.

The term emphasizes voluntary acts of kindness and generosity, often through organized efforts.

Collocations

fake charity

humanitarian charity

The term is often used in formal contexts, such as news reports or official announcements about charitable activities.

While 'từ thiện' is formal, informal contexts may use 'từ thiện nhân đạo' or 'từ thiện xã hội' for emphasis.

Derived from the combination of 'từ' (words) and 'thiện' (good), originally referring to charitable deeds promoted through teachings or writings.

In modern usage, 'từ thiện' refers to organized charitable efforts, often involving donations or volunteer work to support those in need.

từ

words, teachings

root

thiện

good, virtuous

root

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