chủ nhiệm
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ ɲiəm˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˧˨ ɲiəm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ ɲim˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chủ nhiệm means chief.
Chinese characters: 主任
Meanings of chủ nhiệm in English
Noun
- chief
- abbreviation short for giáo viên chủ nhiệm (“homeroom teacher”)
Verb
- transitive to be the homeroom teacher for a class
- Năm nay tôi chủ nhiệm lớp ba.I'll be the homeroom teacher for a third-grade class this year.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 主任.
Frequently asked questions
What does chủ nhiệm mean in English?
chủ nhiệm (noun) means "chief".
How do you pronounce chủ nhiệm?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ ɲiəm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ ɲim˨˩˨]. Tones: chủ — dipping tone (hỏi), nhiệm — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chủ nhiệm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chủ nhiệm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 主任.