No. 169 in Vietnamese
chủ
"Chủ" in English means "owner," "master," or "host."
In a sentence
Người chủ của nhà hàng này rất thân thiện.
The owner of this restaurant is very friendly.
Here, 'chủ' refers to an 'owner' of a business or establishment.
Chú ấy là chủ một hiệu sách nhỏ trong khu phố.
That uncle is the owner of a small bookstore in the neighborhood.
In this context, 'chủ' again represents an 'owner,' emphasizing possession or control of a shop.
Hôm nay là chủ nhật, chúng tôi đi dạo trong công viên.
Today is Sunday, we are taking a walk in the park.
Here, 'chủ' is part of the compound word 'chủ nhật,' which means 'Sunday' and denotes a day of the week.
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