chủ quan
[t͡ɕu˧˩ kwaːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) subjective
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
Examples
Đừng có chủ quan.Don't be cocky.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) subjectivity
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.