chưởng cơ
Definition
- Noun:
- A historical military title: "Chưởng cơ" was a high-ranking military commander or garrison chief in the administrative and military systems of historical Vietnamese dynasties, such as the Nguyễn lords and the Nguyễn dynasty.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy được phong làm chưởng cơ. (He was appointed as a "chưởng cơ".)
- Chức vụ chưởng cơ rất quan trọng trong quân đội thời xưa. (The position of "chưởng cơ" was very important in the ancient army.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in historical contexts, literature, or discussions about Vietnam's feudal history. It is not used in modern administrative or military terminology.
Variants and Related Words
- Chưởng (n): A prefix or root in historical titles meaning to be in charge, to manage, or to hold authority (e.g., - to manage).
- Cơ (n): In this compound, it refers to a military unit or garrison.
Synonyms
- Tướng quân (n): General (a more general historical term for a high-ranking military officer).
- Chỉ huy đồn trú (n): Garrison commander (a modern descriptive equivalent).
Notes on Meaning
- The term "chưởng cơ" is a historical compound. Its meaning is specific to the structure of historical Vietnamese bureaucracy and military organization. It does not have separate, distinct meanings for its individual components in this context.