chủ nhiệm
[t͡ɕu˧˩ ɲiəm˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
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) short for giáo viên chủ nhiệm
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to be the homeroom teacher for a class
Examples
Năm nay tôi chủ nhiệm lớp ba.I'll be the homeroom teacher for a third-grade class this year.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “chủ nhiệm” mean?
(noun) chief
Is “chủ nhiệm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.