thủ thư

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The Vietnamese word "thủ thư" is a noun that translates to "librarian" or "archivist" in English. A "thủ thư" is a person who works in a library or archives, helping to organize, manage, and provide access to books, documents, and other information resources.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "thủ thư" when talking about someone who helps you find books or information in a library.
• It is also applicable when discussing professional roles related to the management of libraries or archives.

Example:

• Câu: "Tôi đã hỏi thủ thư ở thư viện về sách lịch sử." Translation: "I asked the librarian at the library about history books."

Advanced Usage:

In a more professional context, you might refer to a "thủ thư" when discussing library science, information management, or archival practices. For instance: - "Thủ thư cần có kiến thức vững về quản lý thông tin và dịch vụ thư viện."
Translation: "Librarians need to have a solid understanding of information management and library services."

Word Variants:

• Thư viện: This means "library." It refers to the place where the "thủ thư" works.
• Thư ký: While not a direct variant, this word means "secretary," which is a different profession but shares the root "thư," meaning "writing" or "documents."

Different Meanings:

• There are no significant different meanings for "thủ thư" beyond its primary definition as librarian or archivist. However, in some contexts, it can refer to someone who manages records or documents in other organizations, not just libraries.

Synonyms:

• Người quản lý thư viện: This means "library manager."
• Người lưu trữ: This translates to "archivist" and can be used when referring to someone who manages archives specifically.

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noun

1. librarian; archivist