chóp bu

Definition

Noun:
- Top leadership, the highest echelon: Refers to the individuals or group holding the highest positions of authority or decision-making power within an organization, institution, or field.
- Top expert, leading figure: Can refer to a person who is a preeminent authority, a leading expert, or the most prominent figure in a specific professional or academic domain.

Usage Examples

Noun:
- Cuộc họp này chỉ dành cho các thành viên chóp bu của công ty. (This meeting is only for the top leadership of the company.)
- Ông ấy được coi là chóp bu trong ngành công nghệ thông tin. (He is considered a top expert in the information technology industry.)
- Các quyết định quan trọng đều do giới chóp bu quyết định. (Important decisions are all made by the top echelon.)

Advanced Usage

"giới chóp bu": The top echelon; the circle of top leaders or experts.
- Giới chóp bu chính trị đang thảo luận về chính sách mới. (The political top echelon is discussing the new policy.)

Variants and Related Words

Chóp (n): Literally means "top" or "peak" (e.g., of a mountain, a hat). This is the root word, with "bu" being a colloquial addition that emphasizes the notion of being at the very top or summit of a hierarchy.
Đứng đầu (v): To stand at the head, to lead.
Lãnh đạo cấp cao (n): Senior leadership (a more formal equivalent).

Synonyms

Notes on Usage

Register: The term "chóp bu" is informal and colloquial. It is commonly used in journalism, everyday conversation, and analytical writing, but is generally not suitable for very formal official documents.
Connotation: It often carries a neutral or slightly descriptive tone regarding hierarchy. However, depending on context, it can sometimes imply a closed, powerful group making decisions.
Scope: It can be applied to various fields: politics ( - party top brass), business ( - corporate top brass), academia ( - scientific elite).