Definition

1. 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.