chấp chưởng
[t͡ɕəp̚˧˦ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
(verb) to rule; to govern; to control
Verb
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “chấp chưởng” mean?
(verb) to rule; to govern; to control
Is “chấp chưởng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.