This is the 169th most frequent Vietnamese word.
chủ
"Chủ" in English means "owner," "master," or "host."
Here, 'chủ' refers to an 'owner' of a business or establishment.
Người chủ của nhà hàng này rất thân thiện.
The owner of this restaurant is very friendly.
In this context, 'chủ' again represents an 'owner,' emphasizing possession or control of a shop.
Chú ấy là chủ một hiệu sách nhỏ trong khu phố.
That uncle is the owner of a small bookstore in the neighborhood.
Here, 'chủ' is part of the compound word 'chủ nhật,' which means 'Sunday' and denotes a day of the week.