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chủ thầu

noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ tʰəw˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˧˨ tʰəw˦˩]Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ tʰəw˨˩] browser voice
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chủ thầu means a main contractor; general contractor; foreman over subcontractors.

Meanings of chủ thầu in English

Noun

  1. a main contractor; general contractor; foreman over subcontractors

Etymology

chủ (“master; boss”) + thầu (“to contract”).

Frequently asked questions

What does chủ thầu mean in English?

chủ thầu (noun) means "a main contractor; general contractor; foreman over subcontractors".

How do you pronounce chủ thầu?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ tʰəw˨˩]; Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ tʰəw˨˩]. Tones: chủ — dipping tone (hỏi), thầu — falling tone (huyền).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.