Definition

1. Noun:
   • Master of the house, head of the family: "Gia chủ" refers to the male head of a household or family, the person who holds the primary authority and responsibility within the domestic unit. This term is now considered old-fashioned.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Gia chủ của ngôi nhà này rất hiếu khách. (The master of this house is very hospitable.)
  • Theo truyền thống, gia chủ là người đại diện cho cả gia đình. (Traditionally, the head of the family is the representative for the entire household.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "gia chủ" is primarily used in historical, literary, or formal contexts to describe the patriarchal structure of traditional Vietnamese families. It is rarely used in contemporary everyday language.
• It can sometimes be used respectfully to address or refer to the host of a home one is visiting, though this usage is also archaic.

Variants and Related Words

• Chủ nhà (n): A more common, modern term for "homeowner" or "host." It is neutral in terms of gender and formality.
  • Chủ nhà mời chúng tôi vào phòng khách. (The host invited us into the living room.)
• Trưởng gia (n, literary): Another formal, somewhat archaic term for the head of a family.
• Gia trưởng (n/adj): Literally "family head," often used to describe a patriarchal attitude or a male-dominated family structure, sometimes with a negative connotation of being domineering.

Synonyms

• Người đứng đầu gia đình: The person who leads the family.
• Chủ hộ: Head of household (often used in administrative contexts).

Related Phrases

• Làm gia chủ: To act as the host or head of the household.
  • Hôm nay, anh ấy sẽ làm gia chủ trong bữa tiệc. (Today, he will act as the host for the party.)

Related Idioms

• Anh hùng xa nhà, gia chủ khó tính: (Idiom) Literally "A hero away from home, a strict master at home." It highlights the contrast between a person's public persona and their role as the strict head of the household.

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