giám thủ
Definition
- Noun:
- Guardian / Keeper: A person who has the duty of guarding, watching over, or being responsible for the care and security of something, such as a place, object, or collection. This term is now rare and formal.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Giám thủ của thư viện phải đảm bảo sách không bị hư hỏng. (The library's guardian must ensure the books are not damaged.)
- Vị giám thủ canh giữ kho báu rất cẩn thận. (The keeper guarding the treasure is very careful.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "giám thủ" is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern Vietnamese. It might be encountered in historical texts, formal decrees, or specific institutional titles.
Variants and Related Words
- Thủ thư (n): Librarian. (A more common modern term for a person in charge of books.)
- Người canh giữ / Người bảo vệ (n): Guard, protector. (Common modern terms for a guardian or watchman.)
- Giám đốc (n): Director. (A different but formally related term implying oversight and management.)
Synonyms
- Guardian: A person who guards or protects.
- Keeper: A person who manages or looks after something.
- Custodian: A person who has responsibility for or looks after something.
Related Idioms