Definition

1. Noun:
   • Perquisites; perks: Additional benefits or profits received from one's employment or position, beyond a regular salary or wage. These are often incidental advantages, allowances, or side earnings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Công việc này lương không cao nhưng bổng ngoại lại nhiều. (This job's salary is not high, but the perquisites are plentiful.)
  • Ông ấy sống chủ yếu nhờ vào bổng ngoại. (He lives mainly on perks.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "bổng ngoại" is formal and is typically used in contexts discussing official positions, employment benefits, or bureaucratic roles. It implies benefits that are customary or attached to a specific office.

Variants and Related Words

• Phụ cấp (n): allowance, subsidy. This is a more general term for additional regular payments.
• Đặc quyền (n): privilege, prerogative. This focuses more on a special right or advantage, not necessarily monetary.

Synonyms

• Perks: Informal for perquisites.
• Fringe benefits: Benefits provided by an employer.
• Side benefits: Additional advantages.

Related Concepts

• Thù lao (n): remuneration, payment for services. This is a broader term for compensation, which may include salary and bổng ngoại.
• Lương bổng (n): salary and allowances. This compound term often encompasses regular pay and additional perks.

1. Perquisites, perks