chủ sự
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ sɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˧˨ ʂɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ ʂɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chủ sự means to administer; oversee; preside over.
Chinese characters: 主事 (主 “to host” + 事 “matters”)
Meanings of chủ sự in English
Verb
- to administer; oversee; preside over
Noun
- historical a kind of feudal or colonial official
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 主事, composed of 主 (“to host”) and 事 (“matters”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chủ sự mean in English?
chủ sự (verb) means "to administer; oversee; preside over".
How do you pronounce chủ sự?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ sɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ ʂɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: chủ — dipping tone (hỏi), sự — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chủ sự a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chủ sự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 主事.