chủ quan

[t͡ɕu˧˩ kwaːn˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) subjective

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thuộc về cá nhân

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Dù ta có lập luận thích đáng hết mực chăng nữa thì đâu thể thoát khỏi những ấn tượng chủ quan ban đầu.However relevant our reasoning might further attain, those subjective impressions still remain intact.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) arrogant; cocky; overconfident

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tự tin quá mức

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Examples

Đừng có chủ quan.Don't be cocky.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) subjectivity

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tính chủ quan

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Common questions

What does “chủ quan” mean?

(adjective) subjective

Is “chủ quan” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.