Definition

1. Noun:
   • Embassy: The official residence and offices of an ambassador and their staff in a foreign country. It represents the sending state's government and handles diplomatic relations, citizen services, and official business within the host nation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tôi cần xin thị thực tại đại sứ quán. (I need to apply for a visa at the embassy.)
  • Đại sứ quán Hoa Kỳ ở Hà Nội rất lớn. (The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi is very large.)
  • Hãy liên hệ với đại sứ quán nếu bạn mất hộ chiếu. (Contact the embassy if you lose your passport.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used to refer to the diplomatic mission itself, not just the physical building. It implies the full authority and functions of the ambassador's mission.
  • Đại sứ quán đã ra một thông cáo chính thức. (The embassy issued an official statement.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tòa đại sứ: Another term for "embassy," emphasizing the building or compound.
• Lãnh sự quán (n): Consulate. A diplomatic office below the rank of an embassy, often located in major cities other than the capital, focusing on commercial and citizen services.
  • Lãnh sự quán có thể cấp hộ chiếu mới. (The consulate can issue a new passport.)

Synonyms

• Diplomatic mission: A general term for a country's representation abroad, which includes embassies.
• Ambassadorial office: Refers specifically to the offices of the ambassador.

Related Terms and Phrases

• Đại sứ (n): Ambassador. The head of the embassy.
  • Đại sứ sẽ chủ trì buổi tiếp tân. (The ambassador will host the reception.)
• Nhân viên ngoại giao: Diplomatic staff.
• Quyền ngoại giao: Diplomatic immunity.

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