giáo chủ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːw˧˦ t͡ɕu˧˩]Huế [jaːw˨˩˦ t͡ɕʊw˧˨]Saigon [jaːw˦˥ cʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 教主 (教 “religion” + 主 “lord”)
Meanings of giáo chủ in English
Noun
- the highest leader of a religious community
- giáo chủ Minh giáothe leader of the Ming Cult
- hồng y (giáo chủ)a cardinal
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 教主, composed of 教 (“religion”) and 主 (“lord”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce giáo chủ?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːw˧˦ t͡ɕu˧˩]; Saigon [jaːw˦˥ cʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: giáo — rising tone (sắc), chủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is giáo chủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giáo chủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 教主.