chủ toạ

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The Vietnamese word "chủ toạ" refers to the role of a chairman or chairperson in a meeting or assembly. This is the person who leads and manages the discussion, ensuring that the meeting runs smoothly and that all participants have a chance to contribute.

Usage Instructions:

• As a noun: "chủ toạ" is used to describe the person who is in charge of the meeting.
• As a verb: The phrase "chủ toạ một cuộc họp" means to chair or lead a meeting.

Examples:

1. Noun Usage:

   • "Ông ấy là chủ toạ của cuộc họp hôm nay."
   • (He is the chairman of today's meeting.)

2. Verb Usage:

   • "Cô ấy sẽ chủ toạ cuộc họp vào thứ Sáu."
   • (She will chair the meeting on Friday.)

3. Advanced Usage:

   • In a formal setting, you might hear someone say: "Chúng ta cần cử chủ toạ và thư ký cho cuộc họp này."
   • (We need to elect the chairman and secretary for this meeting.)

Word Variants:

• Chủ tịch: This can also mean chairman, but it’s often used in a broader context, such as for the head of an organization or a country.
• Thư ký: This means secretary, the person who assists the chairman by taking notes and managing documentation.

Different Meanings:

• While "chủ toạ" primarily refers to a person in charge of a meeting, in some contexts, it can also refer to someone who oversees discussions or debates in various settings.

Synonyms:

• Chủ tịch: Chairman or president (in a more formal or organizational sense).
• Người điều hành: This means facilitator or moderator, which can refer to someone who leads a discussion but may not have the same authoritative role as a chairman.

Academic

verb

1. To chair
   • chủ toạ một cuộc họp
     to chair a meeting

noun

1. Chairman
   • cử chủ toạ và thư ký
     to elect the chairman and the secretary
   • ngồi ghế chủ toạ
     to be chairman (of a meeting...), to be in the chair (at a meeting...)