Vietnamese

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Etymology

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Sino-Vietnamese word from (master). Doublet of chúa (lord).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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chủ

  1. a boss; head; manager; master
    chủ tớmasters and servants
    làm chủto take charge or control
    chủ hộthe head of a household
  2. an owner; proprietor
    chủ nhàa home owner
    chủ quánthe proprietor of a shop
  3. a host (one who welcomes guests)

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