Definition

1. Noun:

   • Lord, Master: A person who has authority, control, or ownership over something or someone. Historically, it refers to a ruler or sovereign of a region.
   • God, the Lord: In Christianity and some other religions, the supreme being, the creator and ruler of the universe.
   • Champion, Ace: (Colloquial) A person who is exceptionally skilled or the best at a particular activity.

2. Adjective:

   • Extremely skilled, the best: Used to describe someone who is supremely talented or dominant in a specific field.

3. Adverb:

   • Extremely, exceedingly: (Colloquial) Used to intensify an adjective, meaning "very" or "excessively."

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • Vắng chúa nhà, gà bới bếp. (When the master is away, the chickens scratch the kitchen.)
  • Vua Lê chúa Trịnh. (The Le Kings and the Trinh Lords.)
  • Người đó là một tín đồ kính Chúa. (That person is a believer who reveres God.)
  • Anh ấy là chúa về môn cờ vua. (He is the ace/king of chess.)

• Adjective:

  • Cô ấy là tay đánh tennis chúa. (She is an extremely skilled tennis player.)

• Adverb:

  • Đứa bé chúa bướng. (The child is exceedingly stubborn.)

Advanced Usage

• "Ông hoàng bà chúa": A phrase meaning "kings and queens" or "lords and ladies," used to refer to the aristocracy or, figuratively, to people who are the very best or who live in great luxury in a certain domain.

  • Họ sống như ông hoàng bà chúa. (They live like kings and queens.)

• "Chúa tể": Sovereign, supreme ruler. Often used figuratively.

  • Sư tử là chúa tể sơn lâm. (The lion is the lord of the jungle.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chúa nhật (n): Sunday (literally, "the Lord's day").
• Chúa công (n): A term for a lord or sovereign.
• Chúa thượng (n): Your/His Majesty (a term of address for a king or high lord).
• Thiên Chúa (n): God, the Lord (in Christian context).
• Công chúa (n): Princess.

Synonyms

• Lord, Master: Ruler, sovereign, chief.
• God: The Lord, the Almighty, the Creator.
• Ace: Champion, master, expert, virtuoso.
• Extremely: Exceedingly, immensely, terribly.

Related Idioms

• Vắng chúa nhà, gà bới bếp: When the cat's away, the mice will play. (Literally: When the master is absent, the chickens scratch the kitchen.)
• Chúa ghét thói nịnh bợ: To detest the habit of flattery intensely. (Illustrates adverbial use.)

noun

1. Master
   • vắng chúa nhà gà bới bếp
     sleepy master makes his servants a lout
2. Lord, suzerain
   • chúa phong kiến
     a feudal lord
   • vua Lê chúa Trịnh
     The Le Kings and the Trinh Lords
3. Governor
   • chúa ngục
     a gaol governor
   • chúa đảo
     an island governor
4. God, Creator
   • một người Công giáo kính Chúa yêu nước
     a God-fearing and patriotic catholic