Definition

1. Noun (Historical):
   • Head clerk of a district mandarin's office: In the historical administrative system of Vietnam, a "đề lại" was the chief clerk or the head of the bureau within a district mandarin's office, responsible for official documents and clerical work.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy từng giữ chức đề lại ở huyện này. (He once held the position of head clerk in this district.)
  • Công việc của một đề lại rất quan trọng trong bộ máy hành chính cũ. (The work of a head clerk was very important in the old administrative apparatus.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "đề lại" is archaic and is primarily encountered in historical texts, literature, or discussions about Vietnam's feudal or colonial-era administration.

Variants and Related Words

• Lại mục (n): A general historical term for clerks or minor officials in the mandarinate.
• Thư lại (n): Another historical term for a scribe or clerk.

Synonyms

• Chief clerk: The head of clerical staff in an office.
• Head of bureau: The person in charge of an administrative office or department.

Notes on Usage

• The word "đề lại" is obsolete in modern Vietnamese and is not used in contemporary government or business contexts. It carries a historical connotation.

1. (cũ) Headclerk of district mandarin's office