minh chủ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [mïŋ˧˧ t͡ɕu˧˩]Huế [mɨn˧˧ t͡ɕʊw˧˨]Saigon [mɨn˧˧ 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: 盟主 (盟 “alliance” + 主 “lord”) Classifier: vị — e.g. một vị minh chủ
Meanings of minh chủ in English
Noun
- wuxia fiction the ultimate leader of all martial arts circles
- minh chủ võ lâmthe ultimate martial arts leader
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 盟主, composed of 盟 (“alliance”) and 主 (“lord”), Chinese 盟主 (méngzhǔ).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce minh chủ?
IPA: Hanoi [mïŋ˧˧ t͡ɕu˧˩]; Saigon [mɨn˧˧ cʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: minh — level tone (ngang), chủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is minh chủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. minh chủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 盟主.
What classifier is used with minh chủ?
Common classifiers: vị — for example "một vị minh chủ" (one minh chủ).