gia trưởng
[zaː˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) head of a family
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) despotic, patriarchal
Examples
Chồng tôi gia trưởng, bảo thủ và ích kỷ, chỉ nghĩ cho bản thân mình, lúc nào anh ấy cũng cậy là mình có tiền.My husband is despotic, conservative, and selfish, only thinking about himself; he always plumes himself on having money.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) despotic, paternalistic
Common questions
What does “gia trưởng” mean?
(noun) head of a family
Is “gia trưởng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.