tự chủ

[tɨ˧˨ʔ t͡ɕu˧˩]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to be in possession of oneself; to self-control

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tự kiểm soát bản thân

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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

(adjective) independent; self-supporting

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

độc lập, tự lập

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Common questions

What does “tự chủ” mean?

(verb) to be in possession of oneself; to self-control

Is “tự chủ” formal or informal?

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