chủ nhà
[t͡ɕu˧˩ ɲaː˨˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see chủ, nhà.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chủ nhà sẽ sửa vòi nước ngày mai.The landlord will fix the tap tomorrow.
Tôi phải báo trước cho chủ nhà.I have to give the landlord notice.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Vietnamese normally does not distinguish the landlord’s gender; chủ nhà covers both landlord and landlady. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Examples
chủ nhà Thế vận hộithe host of the Olympics
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) acting as a host
Examples
nước chủ nhàhost country
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “chủ nhà” mean?
(noun) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see chủ, nhà.
Is “chủ nhà” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.