Definition

1. Noun:
   • A top-class expert; a master: Refers to a person who possesses exceptional skill, talent, or expertise, ranking among the best in a specific field, art, or competitive activity.
   • A formidable or ace player: Often used in the context of games, sports, or martial arts to denote a highly skilled and respected competitor.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy là cao thủ cờ vua. (He is a chess master.)
  • Trong giới võ thuật, cô ấy được xem là một cao thủ. (In the martial arts world, she is considered a top expert.)
  • Đội đó có vài cao thủ bóng rổ. (That team has a few ace basketball players.)

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used semi-figuratively to describe someone exceptionally clever or shrewd in non-physical domains.
  • Hắn là cao thủ trong các vụ đàm phán. (He is a master negotiator.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lão luyện (adj): seasoned, highly experienced. Implies deep, polished skill from long practice.
• Bậc thầy (n): master, maestro. Often carries a more formal or reverential tone than "cao thủ."

Synonyms

• Expert: a person with comprehensive knowledge or skill.
• Master: a person highly skilled in a particular art or activity.
• Ace: an expert, especially in a specific sport or field.
• Virtuoso: a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.

Related Idioms

• Cao thủ lão luyện: A seasoned master. Emphasizes both high skill level and extensive experience.
  • Người thợ chạm khảm đó đúng là một cao thủ lão luyện. (That inlay craftsman is truly a seasoned master.)
• Cao thủ hơn người: A master above others. Highlights superiority and exceptional talent.
  • Tài ngoại giao của ông ấy quả là cao thủ hơn người. (His diplomatic skill is truly that of a master above others.)

1. Top-classed; famous