Definition

1. Noun:
   • Headmaster / Headmistress; Principal; Rector; President (of a university): The person who holds the highest leadership and management position at a school, college, or university. This person is responsible for the overall administration, educational quality, and daily operations of the institution.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hiệu trưởng trường tôi rất quan tâm đến học sinh. (The principal of my school cares deeply about the students.)
  • Cuộc họp do hiệu trưởng chủ trì sẽ diễn ra vào sáng mai. (The meeting chaired by the headmaster will take place tomorrow morning.)
  • Hiệu trưởng Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội vừa có bài phát biểu quan trọng. (The President of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, just gave an important speech.)

Advanced Usage

• The specific English translation depends on the type and level of the educational institution:
  • Principal is commonly used for primary and secondary schools.
  • Headmaster / Headmistress is often used, especially in private or traditional contexts, for schools.
  • Rector or President is typically used for universities and colleges.

Variants and Related Words

• Hiệu phó (n): Vice-principal; Deputy headmaster.
  • Hiệu phó phụ trách chuyên môn. (The vice-principal in charge of academic affairs.)
• Ban giám hiệu (n): School board; School administration.
  • Quyết định từ ban giám hiệu. (A decision from the school administration.)

Synonyms

• Người đứng đầu trường học: The head of the school.
• Quản lý trường học: School administrator/manager.

Related Phrases / Idioms

• Phòng hiệu trưởng: The principal's office.
  • Học sinh được mời lên phòng hiệu trưởng. (The student was summoned to the principal's office.)

noun

1. head master ; principal

noun

1. penalty ; sentence ; punishment

verb

1. picture; portrait; photograph