Definition

1. Noun:
   • Leader, leading figure; directing organ: "chủ não" refers to a person or entity that holds the primary leadership role, directs, or makes key decisions for a group or organization. It emphasizes the central, guiding role, similar to the brain directing the body.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy là chủ não của tổ chức này. (He is the leader of this organization.)
  • Cơ quan chủ não đã đưa ra quyết định cuối cùng. (The directing organ made the final decision.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "chủ não" is considered formal and somewhat rare in modern everyday Vietnamese. It is more likely to be encountered in literary, historical, or very formal administrative contexts.
• It often implies a singular, central source of authority and direction.

Variants and Related Words

• Lãnh đạo (n/v): A much more common and general term for "leader" or "to lead".
• Người đứng đầu (n): Head, person in charge.
• Chỉ huy (n/v): Commander, to command (often used in military or structured contexts).
• Cầm đầu (v): To lead, often used in neutral or negative contexts (e.g., leading a gang).

Synonyms

• Leader
• Director
• Chief
• Head

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Đầu não: This is a more common and closely related term meaning "headquarters" or "nerve center". While "chủ não" refers to the person/entity, "đầu não" refers to the central location or core system of operations.
  • Thành phố là đầu não kinh tế của cả nước. (The city is the economic nerve center of the whole country.)