No. 170 in Vietnamese
thủ
The Vietnamese word "thủ" can mean "head," "chief," "keeper," or "defend," depending on context.
In a sentence
Huấn luyện viên đã chọn cầu thủ xuất sắc nhất.
The coach selected the best player.
In this sentence, 'thủ' is part of the word 'cầu thủ,' meaning 'player' in the context of a sports game.
Người đứng đầu của tổ chức được gọi là thủ lĩnh.
The leader of the organization is called a leader.
Here, 'thủ' emphasizes the head or leading position, as in 'thủ lĩnh,' which means 'leader.'
Bạn có thể đi đến thư viện để học cách viết thư pháp.
You can go to the library to learn calligraphy.
In this context, 'thủ' appears in 'thư pháp,' where it associates with the skill of writing or calligraphy.
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