gia trưởng
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Meaning
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Adjective
Describing a person who likes to impose their will and control others.
vi Tính cách gia trưởng của anh ta làm mọi người khó chịu.
en His patriarchal personality makes everyone uncomfortable.
Describing someone who acts like a father but limits the freedom of others.
vi Người quản lý có cách làm việc khá gia trưởng.
en The manager has a rather paternalistic way of working.
Noun
The person who has the most authority and responsibility within a family.
vi Ông là gia trưởng của một gia đình lớn.
en He is the head of a large family.