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chủ xị

noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ si˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˧˨ sɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ sɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
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chủ xị means a host; presenter; main entertainer.

Meanings of chủ xị in English

Noun

  1. a host; presenter; main entertainer
  2. colloquial a designated sponsor (especially one who funds partygoers)

Etymology

Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 主席 (SV: chủ tịch).

Frequently asked questions

What does chủ xị mean in English?

chủ xị (noun) means "a host; presenter; main entertainer".

How do you pronounce chủ xị?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ si˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ sɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: chủ — dipping tone (hỏi), xị — heavy tone (nặng).

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.