chủ quán
Definitions
- Noun:
- The owner or proprietor of a shop, restaurant, café, or similar establishment: Refers to the person who owns and typically manages a business that sells food, drinks, or goods directly to customers on the premises.
- The person in charge of a small eatery or tavern: Specifically denotes the individual responsible for running a place like a food stall, small restaurant, or inn.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chủ quán cà phê rất thân thiện. (The café owner is very friendly.)
- Chúng tôi đã nói chuyện với chủ quán về giá cả. (We spoke with the shopkeeper about the prices.)
- Chủ quán bánh mì này đã kinh doanh ở đây 20 năm. (The owner of this sandwich shop has been in business here for 20 years.)
Advanced Usage
"Ông/bà chủ quán": A polite way to address or refer to the owner, using the titles "Mr." (ông) or "Mrs./Ms." (bà).
- Ông chủ quán đã giới thiệu cho chúng tôi món đặc biệt. (The shop owner recommended the special dish to us.)
"Làm chủ quán": To be or to become the owner of a shop/restaurant.
- Ước mơ của anh ấy là làm chủ quán ăn của riêng mình. (His dream is to be the owner of his own restaurant.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chủ tiệm (n): Shop owner, store owner. Often used interchangeably with "chủ quán," though "tiệm" can imply a slightly more formal or permanent shop.
- Chủ cửa hàng (n): Shop owner, store owner. A more formal term.
- Quán (n): Shop, stall, small restaurant, café. The establishment itself.
Synonyms
- Người bán hàng: Seller, vendor (a more general term for someone who sells goods).
- Người quản lý: Manager (focuses on the management role, not necessarily ownership).
Related Phrases
- Gia đình chủ quán: The owner's family.
- Cả gia đình chủ quán đều phụ giúp công việc. (The entire owner's family helps with the work.)