hội chủ
Definition
- Noun:
- Head of an association, guild, or corporation: In historical contexts, "hội chủ" refers to the leader, chief, or master of a professional guild, trade association, or similar organized group.
- President or chairman of a society: The person who holds the highest position of authority and responsibility within a formal association or society.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy được bầu làm hội chủ của hội thương nhân. (He was elected as the head of the merchants' guild.)
- Hội chủ mới có nhiều kế hoạch phát triển cho hiệp hội. (The new association president has many development plans for the society.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is considered somewhat archaic or formal in modern Vietnamese. It is most commonly encountered in historical texts, discussions of traditional crafts, or in the names of certain longstanding organizations.
- Chức vụ hội chủ thường được kế thừa trong các hội nghề truyền thống. (The position of guild master was often hereditary in traditional craft guilds.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chủ tịch hội (n): A more modern and common term for "chairman of an association" or "president of a society."
- Hội trưởng (n): Another term meaning "head of an association," often used interchangeably in some contexts.
- Trưởng hội (n): A simpler form meaning "head of the association."
Synonyms
- Người đứng đầu hội (n): The person at the head of the association.
- Chủ nhiệm (n): Director or person in charge (used for clubs or committees).
Related Phrases
- Hội chủ một hội buôn: The master of a trading guild.
- Vai trò của hội chủ: The role of the guild master.