bà chúa
[ʔɓaː˨˩ t͡ɕuə˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a woman who lives a life of wealth and luxury.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) lady (bà: female, chúa: lord), a title given to wives of Trịnh Lords, whom ruled Northern Vietnam for 217 years (1570–1787)
Common questions
What does “bà chúa” mean?
(noun) a woman who lives a life of wealth and luxury.
Is “bà chúa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.