cục phó
Definition
- Noun:
- Deputy head/director of a bureau or department: "cục phó" refers to the deputy director or deputy head of a bureau (cục), which is a specific administrative or governmental unit in Vietnam. This is a formal title within an organizational hierarchy.
- Vice-director: It denotes the second-in-command position within a "cục," assisting the head (cục trưởng).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy mới được bổ nhiệm làm cục phó. (He has just been appointed as the deputy director of the bureau.)
- Cục phó sẽ chủ trì cuộc họp khi cục trưởng đi vắng. (The deputy director will chair the meeting while the director is away.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to Vietnamese administrative and organizational structures. It is a compound noun where "cục" means bureau/department and "phó" means deputy/vice.
- It is a formal job title and is used in official contexts, documents, and when referring to someone's position respectfully.
Variants and Related Words
- Cục trưởng (n): Director/Head of a bureau. The superior position to "cục phó."
- Phó cục trưởng: An alternative, less common phrasing with the same meaning as "cục phó."
- Phó (adj/n): A prefix or standalone word meaning deputy, vice-, or assistant. It combines with many organizational units (e.g., phó giám đốc - deputy director, phó chủ tịch - vice chairman).
Synonyms
- Phó giám đốc: Deputy/Assistant director (a more general term, not specific to a "cục").
- Phó chánh: Deputy chief (used in some specific agencies like Văn phòng - Office).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using the term "cục phó" as it is a formal title. It is used literally.