<p>I have noticed that Thich Nhat Hanh refers to himself in the third person as "Thay". Why is this, and what is its meaning?</p>

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Why is Thich Nhat Hanh called Thay?
# Why is Thich Nhat Hanh called Thay?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-04-30)

I have noticed that Thich Nhat Hanh refers to himself in the third person as "Thay". Why is this, and what is its meaning?

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