This is the 979th most frequent Vietnamese word.
chủng
The Vietnamese word "chủng" means "strain," "type," "species," or "group," often used in biological or categorical contexts.
In this sentence, 'chủng' is used as part of 'chủng tộc' meaning 'race', referring to a classification based on inherited characteristics.
Loài người thuộc một chủng tộc duy nhất trên hành tinh này.
Humankind belongs to a single race on this planet.
Here, 'chủng' denotes 'strain', specifically in a scientific context referring to a subtype of a microorganism or virus.
Nhà nghiên cứu đã phát hiện một chủng virus mới trong mẫu xét nghiệm.
The researcher discovered a new strain of virus in the test samples.
In this context, 'chủng' similarly means 'strain', but focuses on its application to diseases and medical immunity.