Definition

1. Noun:
   • Position / Post / Office: A specific role or job within an organization, government, or hierarchy, defined by its duties, responsibilities, and authority.
   • Function (of an office): The official duties and responsibilities associated with a particular role or title.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy giữ một chức vụ quan trọng trong chính phủ. (He holds an important position in the government.)
  • Chức vụ của cô ấy là Giám đốc Tài chính. (Her post is Chief Financial Officer.)
  • Anh ấy được bổ nhiệm vào chức vụ mới. (He was appointed to a new office.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, administrative, or professional contexts to denote official roles.
• It implies a formal appointment or election, carrying specific authority and tasks.

Variants and Related Words

• Chức danh (n): Title, designation. Often used alongside chức vụ; chức danh refers more to the name of the position, while chức vụ emphasizes the function and authority.

  • Chức danh "Bộ trưởng" đi kèm với chức vụ lãnh đạo bộ. (The title "Minister" comes with the function of leading a ministry.)

• Chức trách (n): Responsibility, duty. Focuses more on the duties and accountabilities of a position.

  • Mỗi chức vụ đều có chức trách riêng. (Every position has its own responsibilities.)

Synonyms

• Position: A place or role within an organization.
• Post: A job or position of employment, especially a formal one.
• Office: A position of authority, service, or duty, especially in government.
• Function: The purpose, role, or duties associated with a position.

Related Phrases

• Giữ chức vụ: To hold a position.

  • Bà ấy đã giữ chức vụ này 5 năm. (She has held this position for 5 years.)

• Bổ nhiệm chức vụ: To appoint to a position.

  • Hội đồng sẽ bổ nhiệm chức vụ Chủ tịch. (The board will appoint the position of Chairman.)

• Thừa hành chức vụ: To perform/implement one's official function.

  • Cảnh sát đang thừa hành chức vụ. (The police are performing their official duties.)

noun

1. Function (of one's office)
   • thừa hành chức vụ
     to implement one's function
   • chức vụ quan trọng
     an important function