bộ hạ
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: - Subordinate, underling, follower: A person who is under the authority or command of another, often used in historical or formal contexts to refer to loyal aides or retainers. The term carries a nuance of being part of a leader's personal retinue or trusted circle.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy có nhiều bộ hạ trung thành. (He has many loyal subordinates.)
- Những bộ hạ của vị tướng đều rất dũng cảm. (The general's followers are all very brave.)
- Hắn ta chỉ là một tên bộ hạ tầm thường. (He is just a common underling.)
Advanced Usage
- The term bộ hạ is often used in historical narratives, literature, or formal speech. It implies a hierarchical relationship and a sense of personal service or allegiance.
- It can sometimes carry a slightly derogatory connotation when used to describe someone as a mere pawn or low-ranking follower of a more powerful figure.
Variants and Related Words
- Thuộc hạ (noun): Subordinate, underling. A very close synonym, also used in formal or military contexts.
- Tay chân (noun): Literally "hands and feet"; henchmen, cronies. This term is more colloquial and often has a negative connotation, implying blind loyalty or involvement in dubious activities.
- Cấp dưới (noun): Subordinate. A neutral, modern term used in organizational or workplace contexts without the historical or personal retinue nuance of bộ hạ.
Synonyms
- Subordinate: A person under the authority or control of another within an organization.
- Follower: One who accepts the guidance or leadership of another.
- Underling: (Often derogatory) A person of lower rank or status in a hierarchical system.
Related Phrases
- Làm bộ hạ cho ai: To serve as someone's subordinate/underling.
- Hắn không muốn làm bộ hạ cho kẻ đó. (He does not want to be that person's underling.)
noun
- Subordinate
- bộ hạ của Chúa Trịnhsubordinates of the Trinh Lords
- một bộ hạ thân tínha trusted subordinate